A Pharaoh’s lifeBy Sarah Maday

Sarah Maday Wednesday, 10 April 2013 9:32:52 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time

Once upon a time there was a Pharaoh and his name was Ramses II and he was royal, rich and powerful. Ramses II was the third king of the 19th dynasty of

ancient Egypt, and is often known as the most powerful of pharaoh’s.

Sarah Maday Wednesday, 10 April 2013 9:32:52 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time

Ramses II reigned for more than 90 years, and had about 200 wives, 100 sons, and 60

daughters. Two of his daughters were eventually "promoted" to become his wives,

Tuya - Mother

Seti I - FatherMeritamen - Daughter that became wife

Bintanath - Daughter that

became wife

Sarah Maday Wednesday, 10 April 2013 9:32:52 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time

In the fourth year of his rule, his armies invaded Syria and went to war against the Hittites. (Members of ancient people who established an empire in Asia Minor and Syria.

Ramses II

Sarah Maday Wednesday, 10 April 2013 9:32:52 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time

Seti I was Ramses II’s father and was also a pharaoh therefore Ramses II received the

throne after his father’s death. Ramses II went on to accomplish much more than his father did or other pharaohs had done before him.

Sarah Maday Wednesday, 10 April 2013 9:32:52 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time