Ramses II
Ramses II was a pharaoh of Egypt, who lived approximately 3,300 years ago. He had ruled for 66 years from the age of 24, and died at the age of 90. He had a huge family consisting of more than 100 children. He is remembered for the story of Moses, and his many building projects. He had built temples, monuments in every major city of his kingdom, and he expanded famous temples at Karnack and at Luxor. He was industrious, resourceful king, and left his permanent mark on the Egyptian landscape. He was, and still is buried in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, which once was called Thebes.
posted by *I Rawk the Mic* @ 6/06/2007 09:33:00 pm
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