1-When Pharaoh Was Fourteen Years Old he Was Made Prince Regent
The real name of pharaoh is Ramesses II, he was born in 1303 BC, also known as "Ramesses the Great. He was, in fact, the 3rd Pharaoh and was considered the most powerful, most celebrated and greatest Pharaoh of the "Egyptian Empire". When he was just fourteen years old, his father Seti appointed him Prince Regent.
2-Pharaoh Wisely Defeated The Shardana
We can say that Pharaoh was also an intelligent ruler who knew how to maintain his control over his country. During his reign, Sheridan Sea Pirates were continuously attacking the cargo-laden vessels going towards the sea routes. Pharaoh defeated them wisely by posting the ships and troops at the different strategic points and then allowed them to attack prey.
3-Ramses II Also Led Egypt in The Battle of Kadesh
An interesting fact about the Ramses II is that he led numerous Egypt battles and campaigns in order to secure the borders of Egypt. Pharaoh III began a great military campaign in order to regain the lost provinces of Egypt, the famous "Battle of Kadesh" was considered the last battle of this great campaign.
4-Pharaoh III Fought Bravely at Kadesh
As it is mentioned above, Ramses II led a great number of Egypt battles and Campaigns for the safety of his country but among these the most famous is the "Battle of Kadesh". According to the Egyptian history, Pharaoh III not only fought bravely at this battle but he narrowly escaped death.
5-Pharaoh III Signed the First International Peace Treaty
The fifth interesting fact about the Great Pharaoh is that during his reign, he led a military campaign against the Hittite and this time he captured successfully the cities of Tunip and Dapur, so he had increased his empire to a great extent. But it became difficult for Egyptians to maintain this possession that's why Pharaoh III had to sign the International Peace Treaty.
6-During The Reign of Pharaoh III, Numerous Great Monuments Were Built
The most prominent fact about the reign of Pharaoh III is that Numerous Great Monuments Were Built, during his reign. The lasting monument of Abu Simbel, the monuments of himself and his favorite queen Nefertari, moreover a great mortuary temple known as "Ramesseum" all were built during the reign of Pharaoh III.
7-Pharaoh III Also Moved to Pi-Ramesses
According to the Egyptian history, the capital city of Egyptian kingdom was Thebes that was in the Nile valley. But during his reign, Pharaoh III had made the Pi-Ramesses the capital city that was in the eastern Delta. The reason behind it is that Pi-Ramesses was closer to the border.
8-He Had More Than 200 Wives and More Than 100 Children
The great and powerful Pharaoh, in fact, was so much interested in women that he married more than 200 women and there were also a great number of his concubines, from these wives, he had more than 100 children. The favorite queen of Pharaoh III was, in fact, his first royal wife, named Nefertari.
9-Pharaoh III Was No Doubt One of The Longest Reigning Pharaohs
Ramses II is regarded as the second longest reigning ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, before him Pepi II Neferkare was considered the longest reigning ancient Egyptian Pharaoh. It was the custom in the ancient Egypt that Sed festival was celebrated when a Pharaoh had completed thirty years. and fourteen Sed festivals were held during his reign.
10-The Facts About The Death And Mummy of Pharaoh III
In the last, we will include some interesting facts about the death and mummy of Pharaoh III. At the time of his death, the age of the Great Ramses II was about ninety years, He was buried in the tomb KV7 that was in the valley of kings, now his mummy is present in the "Cairo’s Egyptian Museum".
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