Ancient Egypt: Ramses II

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"Ramses II ruled as pharaoh, or king, of ancient Egypt from 1279 to 1213 bc, the second longest reign in Egyptian history. He was the third king of the 19th dynasty, during the New Kingdom ... "

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"Born of Egypt’s great god Amen (personified by King Seti I) and Queen Tuya, Ramses (RAM-zeez) was designated “while yet in the egg” as Egypt’s future king: Such is Ramses II’s account of his own birth ... "

Ramses II (flourished 13th century BCE) third king of the 19th dynasty (1292–1190 BCE) of ancient Egypt whose reign (1279–1213 BCE) was the second longest in Egyptian history. In addition to his wars with the Hittites and Libyans, he is known for his extensive building programs and for the many colossal statues of him found all over Egypt.

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Ramesses II fought the Hittites and signed the world's first official peace treaty. He undertook an unparalleled building programme, had over one hundred children and reigned for 67 years. Did he deserve the epithet, 'the Great', or was he full of hot air? John Ray investigates