ramesses

Thân thiện

Ramesses II ordered the construction of a great temple.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A regnal name for multiple kings of ancient Egypt: "Ramesses" refers specifically to any of the pharaohs of the 19th and 20th dynasties of ancient Egypt who bore this name, ruling approximately between 1315 and 1090 BC.

Usage

• "Ramesses" is used as a proper name to identify a specific historical ruler from this series.
• It is often followed by a numeral (e.g., Ramesses II, Ramesses III) to specify the individual king.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Great Temple at Abu Simbel was built by Ramesses II.
  • Historians study the military campaigns of Ramesses III.
  • Several pharaohs from this period are collectively known as the Ramesses kings.

Advanced Usage

• "The Ramesside period": Refers to the historical era in Egypt dominated by the rule of the pharaohs named Ramesses.
  • Many monumental constructions date from the Ramesside period.

Variants and Related Words

• Rameses: An alternative spelling for the same name.
• Ramses: A common shortened or variant spelling.
• Ramesside (adj): Pertaining to the pharaohs named Ramesses or their era.

Synonyms

• Pharaoh: A general term for an ancient Egyptian king. (Note: "Ramesses" is a specific name, while "pharaoh" is a title.)
• King of Egypt: A descriptive synonym.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt between 1315 and 1090 BC

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