Quick Facts
The warrior pharaoh who restored Egypt's empire and began construction of the magnificent Abydos temple. Father of Ramesses the Great.
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Life Journey
Born to the future pharaoh Ramesses I and Queen Sitre.
Began formal military training including chariotry and archery.
Married Tuya, future Great Royal Wife and mother of Ramesses II.
His son Ramesses was born, the future Ramesses the Great.
Made Crown Prince and co-regent when his father became pharaoh.
Ascended to the throne upon his father's death.
Led his first major campaign into Canaan. Captured Gaza and Beth-Shan.
Captured the strategic city of Kadesh from the Hittites.
Defeated Libyan tribes threatening Egypt's western border.
Engaged Hittite forces demonstrating Egypt's renewed military might.
Started construction of his magnificent mortuary temple.
Led campaigns into Nubia to secure gold mines and trade routes.
Made his teenage son Ramesses co-regent.
Began construction of the great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak.
Negotiated a peace agreement with the Hittites.
The Abydos temple neared completion with the famous King List.
Buried in the finest tomb in the Valley of the Kings (KV17).
