Was Rameses II Ancient Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh?

Who was the greatest Pharaoh of ancient Egypt? Was 'Rameses the Great' really that great or just an excellent self-promoter? He reigned for 66 years and marked a golden era of prosperity, architectural triumphs, and military might. He also made sure to put his face on almost everything he built, and the things others had built before him. Even in death, he was revered above other Pharaohs who'd come before him.

Dan is joined by Dr Campbell Price from the Manchester Museum, curator of Egypt and Sudan to explore his power and myth-making.

0:00 - Was Ramesses II The Greatest Pharaoh?
1:26 - Egypt's Golden Age: The New Kingdom
6:53 - The Battle of Kadesh: Fact or Propaganda?
9:27 - Ramesses the God: A 66-Year Reign & 100 Children
13:26 - An Immortal Legacy: Monuments & Clever PR
22:14 - The Afterlife of Ramesses the Great

Produced by Mariana Des Forges, edited by Natija Grauzinyte & the channel manager is Vilde Øksnes.

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