Ramses II

Finally I decided to end my time travel journey, but not before seeing one of the most renowned pharaohs to ever walk the Earth, Ramses the Great. He ruled 60 years after Tutankhamun, starting in 1279 BCE and ruling for an astounding 67 years. During the start of his rule, the Egyptian empire was in its twilight years and in a state of disrepair, but was transformed into what is known as the golden years of Egypt. Ramses II, constructed more buildings & colossal statues than any other Egyptian kings including building two huge temples at Abu Simbel. Ramses II was also a fearsome military leader, with many military campaigns against enemies, and expansion of the Egyptian empire. His most famous battle, was the Battle of Kadesh, fought with the Hittites resulting in the signing of the first peace treaty. He also had a statue built in the Valley of Kings where his body resided once he died. Not long after his rule, Egypt was invaded and crumbled, falling under the rule of foreigners: Nubians, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans. During his rule, Ramses enriched many of the characteristics of civilizations through advancements in politics, technology, warfare, and trade, making him arguably the greatest Egyptian king.

Ramses in the Battle of Kadesh
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Statues at Abu Simbel
http://www.ancient-origins.net/sites/default/files/abu-simbel-ramses-ii.jpg