[80], After being irradiated in an attempt to eliminate fungi and insects, the mummy was returned from Paris to Egypt in May 1977. Due to these passages, Rameses II is suggested as the Pharaoh of Exodus, as portrayed in “The Ten Commandments” in the classic film as well as in the animation film entitled “Prince of Egypt”. It was a draw battle. He was believed to be the greatest and the most renowned pharaoh of Egypt. During this campaign he split his army into two forces. And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children. The population was put to work changing the face of Egypt. for the battle of Kadesh,24 at which both Ramses II and Hittite king Muwatalli II claimed victory, comes from the traditional dates for Ramses the Great. He Was A Military Genius. After these preparations, Ramesses moved to attack territory in the Levant, which belonged to a more substantial enemy than any he had ever faced in war: the Hittite Empire. The new city of Pi-Ramesses (or to give the full name, Pi-Ramesses Aa-nakhtu, meaning "Domain of Ramesses, Great in Victory")[54] was dominated by huge temples and his vast residential palace, complete with its own zoo. Ramesses insisted that his carvings be deeply engraved into the stone, which made them not only less susceptible to later alteration, but also made them more prominent in the Egyptian sun, reflecting his relationship with the sun deity, Ra. A wall in one of Ramesses's temples says he had to fight one battle with the Nubians without help from his soldiers. - Rameses to Moses. He also fortified the northern frontier against the Hittites, a tribe out of modern-day Turkey. [58] Traces of a school for scribes were found among the ruins. He took credit not due to him and consumed most of the wealth of Egypt in maintaining his name by building big projects during his reign. Some believe Rameses II was the greatest of all of Egypt's Pharaoh's. Facts About Ramses II. Joel Edgerton played Ramesses in the 2014 film Exodus: Gods and Kings. Ramesses constructed many large monuments, including the archaeological complex of Abu Simbel, and the mortuary temple known as the Ramesseum. [18], Early in his life, Ramesses II embarked on numerous campaigns to restore possession of previously held territories lost to the Nubians and Hittites and to secure Egypt's borders. Ramesses II moved the capital of his kingdom from Thebes in the Nile valley to a new site in the eastern Delta. When he built, he built on a scale unlike almost anything before. Although this is not the most factual explanation but sometimes when it comes to God their isn’t any intellectual argument only faith. Here Ramesses is portrayed as a vengeful tyrant as well as the main antagonist of the film, ever scornful of his father's preference for Moses over "the son of [his] body". [14][15] Ramesses II celebrated an unprecedented thirteen or fourteen Sed festivals (the first held after 30 years of a pharaoh's reign, and then, every three years) during his reign—more than any other pharaoh. I say you are innocent. Required fields are marked *, Bible Charts and Maps, PO Box 171053, Austin, TX 78717 [56] The colossal feet of the statue of Ramesses are almost all that remains above ground today. They also formed an alliance to defend one another against common enemies and in subduing revolts in Syria. As the 3rd Egyptian pharaoh of the new kingdom, he ruled Egypt from 1279 BC to 1213 BC , which is where he is found on the Amazing Bible Timeline with World History. Try it for 30 days FREE. The pharaoh wanted a victory at Kadesh both to expand Egypt's frontiers into Syria, and to emulate his father Seti I's triumphal entry into the city just a decade or so earlier. Don’t forget repentance and baptism by immersion as stated in Acts 2:38. Oriented northwest and southeast, the temple was preceded by two courts. Ramses II’s father, Seti I, secured the nation’s wealth by opening mines and quarries. By the age of 22 Ramesses was leading his own campaigns in Nubia with his own sons, Khaemweset and Amunhirwenemef, and was named co-ruler with Seti. Ramesses decided to eternalize himself in stone, and so he ordered changes to the methods used by his masons. Rameses II led the Amun division outside the city with the Ra division about a mile and a half behind. Ramesses carried off the princes of Canaan as live prisoners to Egypt. This passage in the Bible pertains to the time when the Israelites from Rameses departed Egypt on the 15, day of the first month in the morning of the. There are, however, many problems with identifying Rameses II as the pharaoh of the exodus, one of which is that he was one of the longest reigning kings in ancient Egypt. Vast storerooms built of mud bricks stretched out around the temple. Rameses II most famous fight of conquest was the one with the. Ḫattušili III wrote to Kadashman-Enlil II, Kassite king of Karduniaš (Babylon) in the same spirit, reminding him of the time when his father, Kadashman-Turgu, had offered to fight Ramesses II, the king of Egypt. Ramesses used art as a means of propaganda for his victories over foreigners, which are depicted on numerous temple reliefs. This memorial temple complex can be found close to Luxor, but it can be found even closer to Qurna. There are no detailed accounts of Ramesses II's undertaking large military actions against the Libyans, only generalised records of his conquering and crushing them, which may or may not refer to specific events that were otherwise unrecorded. There is great debate as to the identity of the Pharoah in the time of Musa (عليه السلام) with some identifying him as Merneptah. : This was the time when Joseph, through the command of Pharaoh, brought his father and siblings to the land of Egypt that was called the ‘land of Rameses. The Quran and the Bible [Exodus 14:21-30 and Exodus 15:19-21] state that the Pharaoh was drowned in the sea. Ramesses II's late 13th century BC stela in Beth Shan mentions two conquered peoples who came to "make obeisance to him" in his city of Raameses or Pi-Ramesses but mentions neither the building of the city nor, as some have written, the Israelites or Hapiru. Click here to find out more about this unique and fun Bible study tool! A mostly illegible stele near Beirut, which appears to be dated to the king's second year, was probably set up there in his tenth. Kenneth Kitchen did a detailed study of the war reliefs of Ramesses II and confirms that Ramesses II went up against Jerusalem in 925 BC. It was in The only Ka statue that was previously found is made of wood and it belongs to one of the kings of the 13th dynasty of ancient Egypt which is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square," said archaeologist Mostafa Waziri. This time he proved more successful against his Hittite foes. This would equally apply to the other notices, and at most would serve to mark the age of the passages in the Pentateuch where Rameses is mentioned, but even this cannot be thought to be proved (see EXODUS). Modern scholars identify Rameses with the city called Per-Ramses (House of Ramses) in Egyptian records, placed by some at San el-Hagar in the NE corner of the Delta, and by others at Qantir, about 20 km (12 mi) to the south. 13 years after the truce, Rameses II married the daughter of Manefrure’s, the prince of Hittite, a daughter named Hattusilis. Ramesses II / ˈ r æ m ə s iː z, ˈ r æ m s iː z, ˈ r æ m z iː z / (variously also spelt Rameses or Ramses, Ancient Egyptian: rꜥ-ms-sw "Ra is the one who bore him", Koinē Greek: Ῥαμέσσης, romanized: Rhaméssēs, c. 1303 BC – July or August 1213; reigned 1279–1213 BC), also known as Ramesses the Great, was the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt. While it is now in ruins, history recognizes this complex as one of the most impressive architectural achievements of Ramses II, in addition to being one of the most impressive architectural achievements of this time period. He covered the land from the Delta to Nubia with buildings in a way no monarch before him had. Ḫattušili encouraged Kadashman-Enlil to come to his aid and prevent the Assyrians from cutting the link between the Canaanite province of Egypt and Mursili III, the ally of Ramesses. Other than Rameses II, Pharaoh Thutmose III was the Pharaoh in Exodus. The life of Ramesses II has inspired many fictional representations, including the historical novels of the French writer Christian Jacq, the Ramsès series; the graphic novel Watchmen, in which the character of Adrian Veidt uses Ramesses II to form part of the inspiration for his alter-ego, Ozymandias; Norman Mailer's novel Ancient Evenings, which is largely concerned with the life of Ramesses II, though from the perspective of Egyptians living during the reign of Ramesses IX; and the Anne Rice book The Mummy, or Ramses the Damned (1989), in which Ramesses was the main character. [28], Ramesses's forces were caught in a Hittite ambush and outnumbered at Kadesh when they counterattacked and routed the Hittites, whose survivors abandoned their chariots and swam the Orontes river to reach the safe city walls. He also constructed his new capital, Pi-Ramesses. During the reign of Ramesses II, the Egyptians were evidently active on a 300-kilometre (190 mi) stretch along the Mediterranean coast, at least as far as Zawyet Umm El Rakham. His armies managed to march as far north as Dapur,[33] where he had a statue of himself erected. While Seti's soldiers did this horrible deed, a Hebrew mother saved her baby by placing him in a basket and setting him adrift on the Nile so he would be safe. Though the Battle of Kadesh often dominates the scholarly view of Ramses II's military prowess and power, he nevertheless enjoyed more than a few outright victories over Egypt's enemies. However, overall, Rameses II was known to be “Ramses the Great” because he was truly a great family man, a religious leader, builder and a great warrior. In the fourth year of his reign, he captured the Hittite vassal state of the Amurru during his campaign in Syria. He was believed to be the greatest and the most renowned pharaoh of Egypt.As the 3 rd Egyptian pharaoh of the new kingdom, he ruled Egypt from 1279 BC to 1213 BC , which is where he is found on the Amazing Bible Timeline with World History. Ramesses II (1279-1213 BCE, alternative spellings: Ramses, Rameses) was known to the Egyptians as Userma’atre’setepenre, which means 'Keeper of Harmony and Balance, Strong in Right, Elect of Ra’.He is also known also as Ozymandias and as Ramesses the Great. From the Christian bible we hear of both Ramesses, as well as his capital city of Pi-Ramesses. French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing succeeded in convincing Egyptian authorities to send the mummy to France for treatment. After that, the Pharaoh and his men camped to regroup the army. His early campaigns are illustrated on the walls of the Temple of Beit el-Wali (now relocated to New Kalabsha). She is one of the best known Egyptian queens, among such women as Cleopatra, Nefertiti, and Hatshepsut. [85] Joyce Tyldesley writes that thus far. [32], Ramesses extended his military successes in his eighth and ninth years. [58] Scattered remains of the two statues of the seated king also may be seen, one in pink granite and the other in black granite, which once flanked the entrance to the temple. ), This page was last edited on 29 November 2020, at 03:20. If you believe in your heart and confess with your mouth “Jesus Christ is Lord” you will be Saved.. read your Bible.. every day. Ramesses was the son of Seti I and Queen Tuya and accompanied his father on military campaigns in Libya and Palestine at the age of 14. I am Egypt! In August 2006, contractors relocated it to save it from exhaust fumes that were causing it to deteriorate. [25] In that sea battle, together with the Sherden, the pharaoh also defeated the Lukka (L'kkw, possibly the later Lycians), and the Šqrsšw (Shekelesh) peoples. Some historians think that Ramses was the pharaoh from the Bible who Moses demanded that he free the Israelites. By the time of Ramesses, Nubia had been a colony for 200 years, but its conquest was recalled in decoration from the temples Ramesses II built at Beit el-Wali[46] (which was the subject of epigraphic work by the Oriental Institute during the Nubian salvage campaign of the 1960s),[47] Gerf Hussein and Kalabsha in northern Nubia. The colossal statue of Ramesses II dates back 3,200 years, and was originally discovered in six pieces in a temple near Memphis. [86] "This discovery is considered one of the rarest archaeological discoveries. They then went into battle again for four hours until all of them were drained of energy. Amazing Bible Timeline with World History, Click to find out more about this comprehensive Bible study tool now! Ramases II was considered to be a great fighter. The harbour town of Sumur, north of Byblos, is mentioned as the northernmost town belonging to Egypt, suggesting it contained an Egyptian garrison.[44]. [87] He had made Egypt rich from all the supplies and riches he had collected from other empires. Fortunately, the group managed to escape. An enormous pile of sand almost completely covered the facade and its colossal statues, blocking the entrance for four more years. The northern border seems to have been safe and quiet, so the rule of the pharaoh was strong until Ramesses II's death, and the waning of the dynasty. In his second battle, Rameses II experienced difficulties during his attack on Athe, a city of Kadesha where he almost fell during the battle through deceit. Perhaps it was Seti I who achieved this supposed control over the region, and who planned to establish the defensive system, in a manner similar to how he rebuilt those to the east, the Ways of Horus across Northern Sinai. [49] Only halfway through what would be a 66-year reign, Ramesses already had eclipsed all but a few of his greatest predecessors in his achievements. He aspired to defeat the Hittites and control all of Syria, but in the fifth year of his reign Ramses walked into a Hittite trap laid for him at Kadesh, on the Orontes River in Syria. It is an obligation of a Pharaoh to make use of his power to maintain the peace of his land during his supremacy. Modern archaeology locates Rameses at the site called Qantir. 5:18 also said, “You shall not murder. 1273 BC. The inscription is almost totally illegible due to weathering. RAMESES II (Also called Ramses II) archaeological finds: monolith (Tanis): it-2 1239. statues honoring (Abu Simbel): it-1 692. tomb for Nefertari: g96 7/22 29. tomb for sons: g95 11/22 28. triad with Amon and Mut: it-1 532; ti 2. not Pharaoh of Exodus: it-1 696; it-2 723, 1239 [89] The animated film The Prince of Egypt (1998) also features a depiction of Ramesses (voiced by Ralph Fiennes), portrays Moses' adoptive brother, and ultimately as the film's villain with essentially the same motivations as in the earlier 1956 film. (Ex 1:11, 15, 16, 22; 2:1-3) Furthermore, it is held that Per-Ramses was the capital city in the time of Ramses II, whereas the Biblical Raamses was only a ‘storage place.’ It is generally accepted that Ramses II was guilty of taking credit for certain achievements of his predecessors, and this raises the possibility that, at best, he only rebuilt or enlarged Per-Ramses. Approximately 150 corridors and tomb chambers have been located in this tomb as of 2006 and the tomb may contain as many as 200 corridors and chambers. [80] A 2004 study excluded ankylosing spondylitis as a possible cause and proposed diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis as a possible alternative,[81] which was confirmed by more recent work. [42] The treaty was given to the Egyptians in the form of a silver plaque, and this "pocket-book" version was taken back to Egypt and carved into the temple at Karnak. The inscription on the Jerusalem Block on top of the pylon of Ramesseum at Thebes reads “The town which the king Ramesses II plundered in Year 8 – Shalem.” Shalem is the name used for Jerusalem. In the 10th century AD the Bible exegete Rabbi Saadia Gaon, believed that the biblical site of Ramesses had to be identified with Ain Shams. It is an ego cast in stone; the man who built it intended not only to become Egypt's greatest pharaoh, but also one of its deities. The immediate antecedents to the Battle of Kadesh were the early campaigns of Ramesses II into Canaan. It is an obligation of a Pharaoh to make use of his power to maintain the peace of his land during his supremacy. Rameses also seemed to be a name of a place rather than the name of a Pharaoh. What Are The Names of the Thieves Crucified With Christ. Numbers 33:3: This passage in the Bible pertains to the time when the Israelites from Rameses departed Egypt on the 15th day of the first month in the morning of the Passover feast. When Ramesses was about 22, two of his own sons, including Amun-her-khepeshef, accompanied him in at least one of those campaigns. Rameses II is the main antagonist and the son of Queen Tuya and Pharaoh Seti. There probably was a naval battle somewhere near the mouth of the Nile, as shortly afterward, many Sherden are seen among the pharaoh's body-guard where they are conspicuous by their horned helmets having a ball projecting from the middle, their round shields, and the great Naue II swords with which they are depicted in inscriptions of the Battle of Kadesh. Who was Rameses II in history, and who is he thought to be in the Bible? He scribed his name everywhere on the shrines and buildings in Egypt and even put his name on statues that were not his own. On the opposite side of the court the few Osiride pillars and columns still remaining may furnish an idea of the original grandeur. Ramesses II /ˈræməsiːz, ˈræmsiːz, ˈræmziːz/[5] (variously also spelt Rameses[6] or Ramses, Ancient Egyptian: rꜥ-ms-sw "Ra is the one who bore him", Koinē Greek: Ῥαμέσσης, romanized: Rhaméssēs, c. 1303 BC – July or August 1213; reigned 1279–1213 BC[7]), also known as Ramesses the Great, was the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Yet Ramesses II was a hands-on king who spent considerable time during the early period of his reign either traveling back and forth along the Nile, or sometimes away on military campaigns, so he must have had little enough time to form the bonds of fatherhood. Alongside the bust, limestone blocks appeared showing Ramses II during the Heb-Sed religious ritual. [37] This second success at the location was equally as meaningless as his first, as neither power could decisively defeat the other in battle. The city bearing this name (Exodus 12:37) was probably identical with Zoan, which Rameses II. The words Rameses and Raamses both show up in the 1611 Authorized King James Bible. RAMESES II (Also called Ramses II) archaeological finds: monolith (Tanis): it-2 1239. statues honoring (Abu Simbel): it-1 692. tomb for Nefertari: g96 7/22 29. tomb for sons: g95 11/22 28. triad with Amon and Mut: it-1 532; ti 2. not Pharaoh of Exodus: it-1 696; it-2 723, 1239. The mention of Rameses in Genesis (47:11) is often regarded as an anachronism, since no scholar has supposed that Jacob lived as late as the time of Rameses II. However, he was also seen as an incompetent leader. The peace treaty was recorded in two versions, one in Egyptian hieroglyphs, the other in Akkadian, using cuneiform script; both versions survive. On the other hand Ramses 2's campaign list could match Shishak's. However, it should be noted that there are nine other Pharaohs who took the name of Rameses. The Paduan explorer Giovanni Battista Belzoni reached the interior on 4 August 1817.[62]. RAMESES A city in the eastern Nile Delta named after Pharaoh Rameses II, ruler of Egypt from about 1279 to 1213 b.c. Ra'amses name is mentioned in the Bible. Ramses 2 had 5 Syrian campaigns grouped together in 2 sets (the 1st & 2nd in his 4th & 5th year, and the 3rd, 4th & 5th in his 7th to 10th years), plus further conflict with the Hittites in his 18th to 21st years. Some suggest Ramses II is the pharaoh that ruled during the time of the Biblical Exodus story. [43] Its 18 articles call for peace between Egypt and Hatti and then proceeds to maintain that their respective deities also demand peace. James 2 - NIV: My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. They first attacked the Ra division so that the Pharaoh wouldn't have it as reinforcement. 74 (Chicago): Hasel, Michael G. 2003. [38], The deposed Hittite king, Mursili III, fled to Egypt, the land of his country's enemy, after the failure of his plots to oust his uncle from the throne. Part of the first room, with the ceiling decorated with astral scenes, and few remains of the second room are all that is left. Or did he translate it from Egyptian? Only fragments of the base and torso remain of the syenite statue of the enthroned pharaoh, 17 metres (56 ft) high and weighing more than 1,000 tonnes (980 long tons; 1,100 short tons). The war continued for twenty years after the series of battles with the Hittites. Of all the Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt in the new kingdom, Rameses was the only name mentioned in the Bible. Why Did Christ Ride a Donkey on His Triumphant Entry? Ḫattušili III responded by demanding that Ramesses II extradite his nephew back to Hatti. First off, Exodus never depicts the pharaoh of the Exodus as having any relationship with Moses. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible Bible study and devotional books listed below. Eventually, in the twenty-first year of his reign (1258 BC), Ramesses decided to conclude an agreement with the new Hittite king, Ḫattušili III, at Kadesh to end the conflict. "[88] This is paraphrased in Shelley's poem. [59], In 1255 BC, Ramesses and his queen Nefertari had traveled into Nubia to inaugurate a new temple, the great Abu Simbel. [67] His mummy was eventually discovered in TT320 inside an ordinary wooden coffin[68] and is now in Cairo's Egyptian Museum. ", "Bulletin de l'Académie nationale de médecine", "Red Granite Bust of Ramesses II Unearthed in Giza - Archaeology Magazine", "La momie de Ramsès II. Merneptah’s eldest son went on to reign long after Merneptah’s death. When and how did the Twelve Apostles die? [54], The temple complex built by Ramesses II between Qurna and the desert has been known as the Ramesseum since the 19th century. Nonetheless, Ramses emerged as the hero of the hour. The east wall of the antechamber is interrupted by a large opening flanked by representation of Osiris at left and Anubis at right; this in turn leads to the side chamber, decorated with offering scenes, preceded by a vestibule in which the paintings portray Nefertari presented to the deities, who welcome her. This astronomical ceiling represents the heavens and is painted in dark blue, with a myriad of golden five-pointed stars. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV) Exodus 1:11 And they set over them service-masters to oppress them with their burdens. In September 1976, it was greeted at Paris–Le Bourget Airport with full military honours befitting a king, then taken to a laboratory at the Musée de l'Homme. During his fifth year of being a Pharaoh, Rameses II battled in Syria against the Hittites and its alliance. One force was led by his son, Amun-her-khepeshef, and it chased warriors of the Šhasu tribes across the Negev as far as the Dead Sea, capturing Edom-Seir. During his reign, the Egyptian army is estimated to have totaled some 100,000 men: a formidable force that he used to strengthen Egyptian influence.[19]. 1 My brothers, do not let class distinction enter into your faith in Jesus Christ, our glorified Lord. It is estimated that around 5,000 chariots were used in the Battle of Kadesh. This treaty differs from others, in that the two language versions are worded differently. It’s not the most philosophical answer but when it comes to God sometimes there isn’t a intellectual argument and u must merely rely on faith. The Epigraphic Survey, Reliefs and Inscriptions at Karnak III: The Bubastite Portal, Oriental Institute Publications, vol. Ramses I ruled Egypt for a little over one year, around 1300 BCE, but it was Ramses II, pharaoh from around 1290 to 1224 BCE, who built the city of Ramses (Pi-Ramesses). Egyptian Account of the Battle of Kadesh. Additional records tell us that he was forced to fight a Canaanite prince who was mortally wounded by an Egyptian archer, and whose army subsequently, was routed. [12][13] Estimates of his age at death vary; 90 or 91 is considered most likely. Rameses II (right 19th dynasty), son of Seti I, was around thirty years old when he became king of Egypt – and then reigned for 67 years. It is often assumed that no city called Rameses would have existed before the time of Rameses II, or the 14th century B.C., though even before Rameses I the name occurs as that of a brother of Horemhib under the XVIIIth Dynasty. Behold, his majesty prepared his infantry and his chariotry, the Sherden of the captivity of his majesty from the victories of his word - they gave the plan of battle. Who was Rameses II in history, and who is he thought to be in the Bible? No salvation without repentance, remission of sins and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. In year nine, Ramesses erected a stele at Beth Shean. An enormous pylon stood before the first court, with the royal palace at the left and the gigantic statue of the king looming up at the back. [40], This demand precipitated a crisis in relations between Egypt and Hatti when Ramesses denied any knowledge of Mursili's whereabouts in his country, and the two empires came dangerously close to war. Painting of the Colossal Statue of Ramesses II in the British Museum which weighs over 7 tons, it is actually one of the largest pieces in the British Museum. Such dual-language recording is common to many subsequent treaties. [66] Seventy-two hours later it was again moved, to the tomb of the high priest Pinedjem II. Being the leader of a nation brings with it a responsibility to keep his land free from the danger of invasion. was the pharaoh of the exodus. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. A flight of steps cut out of the rock gives access to the antechamber, which is decorated with paintings based on chapter 17 of the Book of the Dead. In entertainment and media, Ramesses II is one of the more popular candidates for the Pharaoh of the Exodus. He crossed the Dog River (Nahr al-Kalb) and pushed north into Amurru. [30][31], Egypt's sphere of influence was now restricted to Canaan while Syria fell into Hittite hands. The Bible … [83], The tomb of the most important consort of Ramesses was discovered by Ernesto Schiaparelli in 1904. : The removal of Israelites from an Egyptian city Rameses to Succoth. Learn more. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. The bust depicted Ramses II wearing a wig with the symbol "Ka" on his head. According to religious doctrines of the time, it was in this chamber, which the ancient Egyptians called the golden hall, that the regeneration of the deceased took place. Within a year, they had returned to the Hittite fold, so that Ramesses had to march against Dapur once more in his tenth year. Egyptologist Kent Weeks recently found a man's skull in a tomb believed to be that of Rameses II's oldest son, who the book of Exodus says died in the tenth plague. Diodorus Siculus gives an inscription on the base of one of his sculptures as: "King of Kings am I, Osymandias. He is Moses's foster brother. The reunited army then marched on Hesbon, Damascus, on to Kumidi, and finally, recaptured Upi (the land around Damascus), reestablishing Egypt's former sphere of influence. Scholars cannot prove that there is a real relationship between Moses and Ramesses II because it is unclear if Ramesses II is the pharaoh mentioned in conjunction with Moses in the Bible. In the upper registers, feast and honor of the phallic deity Min, god of fertility. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. The East Village underground rock band The Fugs released their song "Ramses II Is Dead, My Love" on their 1968 album It Crawled into My Hand, Honest. He Is Responsible For The Ramesseum. [50], Ramesses built extensively throughout Egypt and Nubia, and his cartouches are prominently displayed even in buildings that he did not construct.