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Ramses II

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Ram·ses II  (rmsz)

Ramses II, Rameses II
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(Biographies / Ramses II (death date: ?1225 bc) M, Egyptian, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) died ?1225 bc, king of ancient Egypt (?1292-?25). His reign was marked by war with the Hittites and the construction of many colossal monuments, esp the rock temple at Abu Simbel
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Noun1.Ramses II - king of Egypt between 1304 and 1237 BC who built many monumentsRamses II - king of Egypt between 1304 and 1237 BC who built many monuments


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It includes return flights from Gatwick PAULA FENTIMAN DELVES INTO THE ANCIENT PAST ON A LUXURY BREAK IN EGYPT CAPTION(S): Ramses II in Luxor (right), Madinat Makadi resort (top) and views of the Nile from Iberotel hotel (above)
The cruises actually take the visitors past the ancient sites like Temple of Karnak, which was the place of worship during Theban Times, and Valley of the Kings, which houses the Tomb of Tutankhamen and Ramses II.
The piece is believed to be a gift to Sidon's king from the Pharaoh Queen Tausert who succeeded Ramses II.
 
 
 
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