Rameses II timeline

  • 1304 BCE

    The Birth of Rameses II

    Rameses was born in 1304 BCE in Ancient Egypt. His Father was Pharaoh Seti I and his mother was Queen Tuya.
  • 1279 BCE

    Rameses Becomes Pharaoh of Egypt

    Rameses II took on the role of Pharoh at the age of 25 and ended his reign in 1213 BCE when he died. He ruled over Egypt for 66 years.
  • Period: 1279 BCE to 1213 BCE

    Reign of Rameses the II

    Rameses is the Pharaoh who lived the longest (he lived for 90 years). Rameses also reigned for the longest time out of all the Pharaoh's he's reign was from 1279 BCE to 1213 BCE ( he reigned for 66 years ).
  • 1274 BCE

    The Battle of Kadesh

    The Battle of Kadesh was the battle between Egypt and the Hittites Pharaoh Rameses led Egypt to the battle and king Muatillis led the Hittites into battle at the end. Pharaoh Rameses led Egypt to victory.
  • 1264 BCE

    The Construction of The Abu Simbel

    The Abu Simbel were two temples built by Rameses II seated at the Entrance of the temple were 4 Gigantic statues of Rameses II they were 69 feet tall.
  • 1258 BCE

    The First recorded Peace Treaty in the world by Rameses II and the hittites called the treaty of Kadesh

    The first recorded peace treaty in the world was between Egypt and the Hittites after the battle of Kadesh the peace treaty was written in a tablet and can now be found in the UN headquarters in New York.
  • 1213 BCE

    The Death of Rameses II

    Rameses II died in 1213 BCE at 90 Years of age Rameses died of severe dental problems arthritis and hardening of the arteries.