The Battle of Kadesh remains one of ancient Egypt’s defining moments. Ramesses the Great, barely in his twenties, led his army into an ambush that nearly destroyed it. Against overwhelming odds, he ...
Despite a very shaky start, Ramesses II (reigned c1279 - 1212 BC) used diplomacy, a massive building program and endless propaganda to become the greatest pharaoh of the New Kingdom, Ancient Egypt's ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Courtesy of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Archaeologists in Egypt have ...
An ancient temple that belonged to an Old Testament pharaoh is being restored by archaeologists in Egypt. In a Facebook post published Thursday, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...
"The temple complex -for it originally consisted of two temples and a palace as well as many administrative buildings- was first called 'The Ramesseum' by Champollion. It was constructed for Ramesses ...
A sarcophagus fragment discovered beneath the floor of a religious center belongs to Ramesses II, one of the best-known ancient Egyptian pharaohs, according to a new study. Archaeologists unearthed ...
A major new exhibition, Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold, will open at Battersea Power Station in 2026, showcasing rare Ancient ...
He wasn't the first pharaoh of his name on Egypt's long king list, and he wouldn't be the last. In fact, nine others would follow in the next dynasty. But he was the only one who has the "the Great" ...
The newfound barracks may have been built partly because the Libyans were becoming a growing threat to ancient Egypt. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.