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I n t r o d u c t i o n
Battle of Kadesh Ramesses II
CommanderEGBC 1303 — BC 1213
Pharaoh of ancient Egypt's 19th Dynasty. He reigned for 66 years, fought the Battle of Kadesh, and concluded the world's first international peace treaty.
“I am Ramesses, King of Kings. Ye mighty, look closely on my myriad works and despair!”
L i b r a r y
Cultural Journey
How cultural experiences shaped this figure's life
At the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC, Ramesses II was nearly surrounded and destroyed by the Hittite army. After the battle, he had the experience carved across the walls of Abu Simbel, Karnak, and Luxor as a narrative of great victory. The same story repeated on multiple temple walls reflected a single intention: regardless of who stood before them, the narrative would be one.
One of these wall inscriptions, the Poem of Pentaur, is classified as the first epic poem in Egyptian literary history. Unlike the hymns and wisdom literature that preceded it, the pharaoh himself appears as the protagonist. Ramesses produced records meant not to be read but to be seen.
The world's first international peace treaty, signed with the Hittites; the architectural program of the Ramesseum; the colossal statues of Abu Simbel—across sixty-six years of reign, his name and image inscribed throughout Egypt form a single, unified narrative.
One of these wall inscriptions, the Poem of Pentaur, is classified as the first epic poem in Egyptian literary history. Unlike the hymns and wisdom literature that preceded it, the pharaoh himself appears as the protagonist. Ramesses produced records meant not to be read but to be seen.
The world's first international peace treaty, signed with the Hittites; the architectural program of the Ramesseum; the colossal statues of Abu Simbel—across sixty-six years of reign, his name and image inscribed throughout Egypt form a single, unified narrative.
Cultural Journey
How cultural experiences shaped this figure's life
At the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC, Ramesses II was nearly surrounded and destroyed by the Hittite army. After the battle, he had the experience carved across the walls of Abu Simbel, Karnak, and Luxor as a narrative of great victory. The same story repeated on multiple temple walls reflected a single intention: regardless of who stood before them, the narrative would be one.
One of these wall inscriptions, the Poem of Pentaur, is classified as the first epic poem in Egyptian literary history. Unlike the hymns and wisdom literature that preceded it, the pharaoh himself appears as the protagonist. Ramesses produced records meant not to be read but to be seen.
The world's first international peace treaty, signed with the Hittites; the architectural program of the Ramesseum; the colossal statues of Abu Simbel—across sixty-six years of reign, his name and image inscribed throughout Egypt form a single, unified narrative.
One of these wall inscriptions, the Poem of Pentaur, is classified as the first epic poem in Egyptian literary history. Unlike the hymns and wisdom literature that preceded it, the pharaoh himself appears as the protagonist. Ramesses produced records meant not to be read but to be seen.
The world's first international peace treaty, signed with the Hittites; the architectural program of the Ramesseum; the colossal statues of Abu Simbel—across sixty-six years of reign, his name and image inscribed throughout Egypt form a single, unified narrative.
S i g n a t u r eL i n e s
Quote
“I am Ramesses, King of Kings. Ye mighty, look closely on my myriad works and despair!”
Greeting
“I am the son of Ra, the pharaoh favored by Amun.”
“Behold the colossi of Abu Simbel. That is my eternity.”
“I fought alone atop my chariot at Kadesh. For God was with me.”
Roll Call
“Form the chariot line. The pharaoh himself takes the van.”
“Amun guides my hand. There is nothing to fear.”
“The sands of Egypt and the waters of the Nile are my soldiers.”
Deploy
“Chariots, charge! In the name of Ra!”
“Encircle the Hittites! Let none escape!”
“Amun, guide my chariot! All forces, advance!”
Victory
“Amun aided me. A thousand chariots could not stop the pharaoh.”
“I shall carve this victory on every temple wall.”
“The Hittite prince marveled: 'That is no man — that is a god.'”
Draw
“The pharaoh's chariot was halted. But I do not retreat.”
“I turn like the flow of the Nile. I press on by another path.”
“I did not retreat at Kadesh. Nor today.”
Defeat
“Amun, why have you turned your back?”
“Even the pharaoh must be humble before the gods.”
“The Nile floods each year and leaves fertile soil behind. So shall defeat.”
Strike
“Charge — in the name of Ra!”
“Drive the chariots!”
“Show the power of the pharaoh!”
Quote
“I am Ramesses, King of Kings. Ye mighty, look closely on my myriad works and despair!”
Greeting
“I am the son of Ra, the pharaoh favored by Amun.”
“Behold the colossi of Abu Simbel. That is my eternity.”
“I fought alone atop my chariot at Kadesh. For God was with me.”
Roll Call
“Form the chariot line. The pharaoh himself takes the van.”
“Amun guides my hand. There is nothing to fear.”
“The sands of Egypt and the waters of the Nile are my soldiers.”
Deploy
“Chariots, charge! In the name of Ra!”
“Encircle the Hittites! Let none escape!”
“Amun, guide my chariot! All forces, advance!”
Victory
“Amun aided me. A thousand chariots could not stop the pharaoh.”
“I shall carve this victory on every temple wall.”
“The Hittite prince marveled: 'That is no man — that is a god.'”
Draw
“The pharaoh's chariot was halted. But I do not retreat.”
“I turn like the flow of the Nile. I press on by another path.”
“I did not retreat at Kadesh. Nor today.”
Defeat
“Amun, why have you turned your back?”
“Even the pharaoh must be humble before the gods.”
“The Nile floods each year and leaves fertile soil behind. So shall defeat.”
Strike
“Charge — in the name of Ra!”
“Drive the chariots!”
“Show the power of the pharaoh!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s
Overview
Overwhelming charm and self-confidence fused to form an absolute monarch who deified himself. High command and martial met bold disposition to produce an imperial golden age, while extremely low humility and self-centered optimism converged all historical events into a structure that glorified him alone.
Core Abilities
Command88
Martial80
Intellect80
Charm88
Inner Virtues
Temperance30
Diligence90
Reflection35
Courage85
Outer Virtues
Loyalty72
Benevolence48
Fairness58
Humility10
Core Disposition
Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold
Similar Figures
Overview
Overwhelming charm and self-confidence fused to form an absolute monarch who deified himself. High command and martial met bold disposition to produce an imperial golden age, while extremely low humility and self-centered optimism converged all historical events into a structure that glorified him alone.
Core Abilities
Command88
Martial80
Intellect80
Charm88
Inner Virtues
Temperance30
Diligence90
Reflection35
Courage85
Outer Virtues
Loyalty72
Benevolence48
Fairness58
Humility10
Core Disposition
Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold
Similar Figures
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