10 facts about Ramses II (Ramses the Great) - Egypt’s greatest and most powerful pharaoh: 1 - Reigned for 66 Years – One of Egypt’s longest-ruling pharaohs (1279–1213 BCE). 2 - Military Leader – Led the famous Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites. 3 - First Peace Treaty – Signed history’s first recorded peace treaty with the Hittites. 4 - Massive Builder – Constructed Abu Simbel, Ramesseum, and expanded Karnak & Luxor. 5 - Over 100 Children – Had numerous wives and a vast royal family. 6 - Decl

Ramses the Great ruled with a force that shaped Egypt for generations. His legacy still raises questions about how one leader held so much power. What part of his story interests you most?#Ramses #Egypt #pharaoh #history | Echoes of Egypt