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The reign of Ramses II marks one of the pinnacles of ancient Egypt. This pharaoh left an indelible mark through his monumental achievements and military campaigns. Ramses II ascended to the throne ...

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A newly unearthed settlement in Egypt’s north-western Nile Delta dates back around 3,400 years to the New Kingdom era and features a temple believed to have been dedicated to Pharaoh Ramesses II.

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Egyptian and British archaeologists have discovered the long-lost tomb of King Thutmose II near the West Bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's the first such royal tomb discovery since 1922.

According to the National Museum, Thutmose II’s reign ended with the pharaoh’s death around the age of 30. Thutmose II died around 1480 BCE—more than a century before Tutankhamun.

Thutmose II's reign was relatively short, lasting from around 1492 BCE to 1479 BCE. His wife, Hatshepsut, later became one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs.