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Usermaatre Meryamun Ramesses III (also written Ramses and Rameses) was the second Pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty in Ancient Egypt. He is thought to have reigned from 26 March 1186 to 15 April 1155 BC and is considered to be the last great monarch of the New Kingdom to wield any substantial authority over Egypt.
His long reign saw the decline of Egyptian political and economic power, linked to a series of invasions and internal economic problems that also plagued pharaohs before him. This coincided with a decline in the cultural sphere of Ancient Egypt.
However, his successful defense was able to slow down the decline, although it still meant that his successors would have a weaker military. He has also been described as a "warrior Pharaoh" due to his strong military strategies. He led the way by defeating the invaders known as "the Sea Peoples", who had caused destruction in other civilizations and empires. He was able to save Egypt from collapsing at the time when many other empires fell during the Late Bronze Age; however, the damage of the invasions took a toll on Egypt.
Ramesses III constructed one of the largest mortuary temples of western Thebes, now-called Medinet Habu.
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Depicts Ramses III, who wears the Khepresh, making offerings to the gods (New Kingdom, 1550-1069 B.C., Twentieth dynasty, Thebes, Medinet-Habou). |
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Stylized state name (Arab Republic of Egypt) divides denomination in Arabic and English and abbreviation of state name (A.R.E.) below, the date in Arabic (Hijri) and Western (Georgian) divides by a vulture with open wings. Engraver's initials (ECC) below. 5 ٥ جمهورية مصر العربية |
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Pharaonic Treasure / Ancient Egyptian Art
Pharaoh Ramesses III
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Pharaonic Treasure / Ancient Egyptian Art
Pharaoh Ramesses III