Why This Pharaoh Is Considered Egypt's Greatest

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English - June 27, 2016 16:00 - 2 minutes - ★★★★ - 31 ratings
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Ramesses II is thought of as ancient Egypt's greatest pharaoh. His importance is reflected in the size and scale of his magnificent funerary temple, in Luxor.