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Ramesses II
(redirected from Pharaoh Ramses II)

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Ram·e·ses II also Ram·es·ses II  (rm-sz) or Ram·ses II (rmsz) Known as "Rameses the Great." 14th-13th century b.c.
King of Egypt (1304-1237 b.c.) whose reign was marked by the building of numerous monuments. He was probably king during the Jewish exodus from Egypt.
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Noun1.Ramesses II - king of Egypt between 1304 and 1237 BC who built many monumentsRamesses II - king of Egypt between 1304 and 1237 BC who built many monuments


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According to a report in National Geographic News, the carving shows ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramses II offering gifts to Geb, God of earth.
Late summer would also see the return of several important pieces of Egypt's culture heritage, a joint international plan to conserve the Baron Palace launched, the formal backing of UNESCO for the simply amazing underwater museum in Alexandria, the news that Egyptian archaeologists have possibly unearthed the remains of a 3,000-year-old temple belonging to the Pharaoh Ramses II and, most recently, the amazing announcement of the discovery of a new pyramid in Saqqara.
The obelisk displays hieroglyphics in praise of Pharaoh Ramses II.
 
 
 
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