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

3-ton torso of ancient Egyptian statue believed to depict pharaoh Ramses II is lifted from muddy water in Cairo. It's believed to be 3,000 years old and will be restored and brought to a museum. http://abcn.ws/2mkdCFj | ABC News