The Nineteenth Dynasty

الأسرة التاسعة عشرة

c. 1292–1189 BCE

Dynastic Chronicle

Historical Summary

An era of absolute imperial might, aggressive border campaigns, and monumental vanity. Under the colossal shadows of Ramesses the Great, this dynasty built temples of breathtaking scale and fought legendary battles to preserve Egyptian dominance.

CAPITAL SEATPi-Ramesses

RULERS PROFILED1 Pharaohs

Monumental Achievements

Cultural Milestones

—Negotiation of the world’s oldest recorded international peace treaty following the Battle of Kadesh
—Carving of the magnificent colossal rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel
—Erection of the grand Hypostyle Hall at Karnak

DYNASTIC RULERS

Pharaohs of the Dynasty

Ramesses the Great

Ramesses II

r. 1279 – 1213 BCEView Profile →

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