Print this page Ramesses II: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh?

Ramesses II ruled Egypt for more than sixty years and became one of its most celebrated pharaohs. This course explores his extraordinary reign, from his military campaigns and diplomatic achievements to his many wives, children and ambitious building projects. Participants will also examine how Ramesses carefully shaped his own reputation, the monuments he claimed as his own and the enduring legacy that influenced Egyptian history for centuries after his death. Suitable for anyone interested in Ancient Egypt, archaeology and world history.

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