Ramses II was one of the powerful and Influential pharaohs of Egypt. He ruled for an amazing 67 years, the second longest reign of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. He is known as Ramses the Great for his contributions to Egypt, including his war campaigns to the Mediterranean, as well as his construction projects, such as cities, temples and tombs. In fact, perhaps the best-known achievements of Ramses the Great are his architectural marvels, most notable the Ramesseum and the temples of Abu Simbel.
The reign of Ramses II was marked by numerous battles and he became known for his military strength.
In addition, Ramses ll’s campaigns restored land to Egypt that had been previously lost to these empires. By forming peace treaties with these empires after warring with them, Ramses II helped to solidify Egypt’s borders on all sides, allowing for increased internal stability. Now don’t you agree that he was truly a great pharaoh?
