Ramses II was born around 1303 BCE in ancient Egypt. At the time his father was the Pharaoh Sethi I, and his mother was Queen Tuya. He was named after his grandfather, Ramses I.
From an early age, Ramses was educated on how to be a ruler of Egypt. Hie father became pharaoh when Ramses was around 5 years old. When he was 14, his older brother, who had been first in line for the throne, died leaving Ramses with his destiny.
About a year later, Ramses became the Prince of Egypt. He married his two main wives, Nefertari and Isetnofret. Nefertari would rule alongside Ramses and become very powerful. Ramses also joined his father in military campaigns. By age 22 he could and would lead whole battles by himself.
When Ramses was 25 years old,
From an early age, Ramses was educated on how to be a ruler of Egypt. Hie father became pharaoh when Ramses was around 5 years old. When he was 14, his older brother, who had been first in line for the throne, died leaving Ramses with his destiny.
About a year later, Ramses became the Prince of Egypt. He married his two main wives, Nefertari and Isetnofret. Nefertari would rule alongside Ramses and become very powerful. Ramses also joined his father in military campaigns. By age 22 he could and would lead whole battles by himself.
When Ramses was 25 years old,