ramesses ii
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A pharaoh of ancient Egypt: Ramesses II was a king of Egypt who reigned from approximately 1279 BC to 1213 BC (often cited in older sources as 1304–1237 BC). He is renowned for his extensive building programs and military campaigns, which led to the construction of many monumental structures, including temples and statues.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The colossal statues at Abu Simbel were built by Ramesses II.
- Historians study the reign of Ramesses II to understand the New Kingdom period of Egypt.
- Ramesses II is often called Ramesses the Great.
Advanced Usage
"The era of Ramesses II": referring to the historical period characterized by his rule and its cultural and political developments.
- The era of Ramesses II marked a peak in Egyptian imperial power and architectural achievement.
"A Ramesside monument": describing a monument built during the dynasty of Ramesses II or his successors (the 19th Dynasty).
- This Ramesside monument shows the characteristic artistic style of the period.
Variants and Related Words
- Ramesses (also Rameses): The name of several Egyptian pharaohs, with Ramesses II being the most famous.
- Ramesses the Great: An epithet commonly used for Ramesses II.
- Ozymandias: The Greek name for Ramesses II, famously used in Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem.
Synonyms
- Ramesses the Great
- Ozymandias (in poetic or classical contexts)
Related Phrases
- The Pharaoh of the Exodus: In some religious and popular traditions, Ramesses II is identified as the pharaoh during the biblical Exodus, though this is debated by historians.
- Some scholars argue whether Ramesses II was the Pharaoh of the Exodus.
Noun
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king of Egypt between 1304 and 1237 BC who built many monuments
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