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    Ramesses II was crowned pharaoh of Egypt in 1279 BC and ruled for over 60 years, leading Egypt to prosperity and cultural achievement. Some key events included his victory over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC, beginning construction of the Ramesseum mortuary temple in 1270 BC, and building the Abu Simbel temples in 1260 BC. Ramesses II was a powerful military leader who left a lasting legacy through his iconic temples and monuments that still fascinate people today.

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    Ramesses II was crowned pharaoh of Egypt in 1279 BC and ruled for over 60 years, leading Egypt to prosperity and cultural achievement. Some key events included his victory over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC, beginning construction of the Ramesseum mortuary temple in 1270 BC, and building the Abu Simbel temples in 1260 BC. Ramesses II was a powerful military leader who left a lasting legacy through his iconic temples and monuments that still fascinate people today.

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    Ramesses II was crowned pharaoh of Egypt in 1279 BC and ruled for over 60 years, leading Egypt to prosperity and cultural achievement. Some key events included his victory over the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC, beginning construction of the Ramesseum mortuary temple in 1270 BC, and building the Abu Simbel temples in 1260 BC. Ramesses II was a powerful military leader who left a lasting legacy through his iconic temples and monuments that still fascinate people today.

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    Ramesses Timeline

    1279 BC: Ramesses II is crowned pharaoh of Egypt.

    1274 BC: Ramesses II leads the Egyptian army to victory at the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittite
    Empire.

    1270 BC: Ramesses II begins construction of the Ramesseum, his mortuary temple.

    1260 BC: Ramesses II builds the Abu Simbel temples.

    1255 BC: Ramesses II dies and is succeeded by his son, Merneptah.

    Ramesses II was one of the most powerful and influential pharaohs in Egyptian history. He reigned for
    over 60 years and oversaw a period of great prosperity and cultural achievement for Egypt. Ramesses
    was also a skilled military leader, and he led the Egyptian army to victory in several major battles.

    Ramesses' legacy is still felt today. His temples and monuments are some of the most iconic landmarks
    in Egypt, and his story continues to fascinate people around the world.

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