Pharaoh Ramses II, the son of Seti I and Queen Tuya, third king of the 19th Dynasty. One day to become known to all as Ramses the Great.
Ramses II became co-ruler beside his father when he was still very young traveling around with his father to learn his future place as pharaoh. In 1290 B.C, after his father’s death, Ramses took the throne and immediately went to work on his new position as Pharaoh.
Ramses II became co-ruler beside his father when he was still very young traveling around with his father to learn his future place as pharaoh. In 1290 B.C, after his father’s death, Ramses took the throne and immediately went to work on his new position as Pharaoh.
His first act being to march 20,000 soldiers north into Syria to defend his empire against Hittite invaders. His empire stretched from South Syria to the fourth cataract of the Nile, which included what would today be known as the famous Battle of Kadesh. Unfortunately Ramses II tactics were not as well planned as he thought and he was forced to retreat.Unhindered by his loss Ramses went to work again this time building his empire up through architecture.