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 ...
Ramesses II was around 90 years old when he died, an astonishing age for ancient Egypt. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...