Ramesses II ruled Egypt for more than sixty years and became one of its most celebrated pharaohs. Known for his military campaigns and diplomatic achievements, his many wives and children, and his ambitious building projects, participants will examine these areas to explore how Ramesses carefully shaped his own reputation by borrowing from the monuments of others and rewriting the historical narrative. Suitable for anyone interested in ancient Egypt, ancient diplomacy, and how history is written.

DELIVERY MODE

Hybrid (Face to face and superpower

COURSE RESOURCES

• Brand, P.J. 'Ramesses II: Egypt's Ultimate Pharaoh', Atlanta, 2023.
• Hawass, Z. 'Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs', Viterbo, 2021.

COURSE OUTLINE

•  Egypt's 19th Dynasty: the Ramesside Royal Family
• Ramesside War and Peace
• Piramesse: the city of Ramesses
• Ramesses the builder, or Ramesses the thief?
• the legacy of Ramesses II
• KV7: the tomb of Ramesses II

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be sble to:

• Place the reign of Ramesses II in its historical context
• Recognise key events and monuments from the reign of Ramesses II
• Consider the influence of Ramesses II on later Egyptian history