Ramses the Great's Khaemwaset The First Egyptologist

Ramses the Great's Khaemwaset The First Egyptologist

Before there was modern archaeology, there was Prince Khaemwaset, the fourth son of Ramses the Great. Known as the 'First Egyptologist,' Khaemwaset was a high priest of Ptah in Memphis who spent decades restoring and studying the ancient pyramids and tombs of Egypt's Old Kingdom — structures already over a thousand years old in his own time. This episode explores his restoration work at Saqqara, his inscription on the Serapeum, his role in the Heb Sed festival, and his reputation as a magician and scholar in later Egyptian folklore. We also examine how his efforts fit into Ramses II's broader propaganda campaign to legitimize his rule by connecting to the glorious past. Featuring the Apis bull cult, the mastaba of Shepseskaf, and the 'Demotic Chronicle' — this is the story of a prince who dug into history, quite literally, to build a future. #Khaemwaset #FirstEgyptologist #RamsesTheGreat #AncientEgypt #Saqqara #Serapeum #ApisBull #Ptah #Memphis #HebSed #Egyptology #OldKingdom #PyramidRestoration #NewKingdom #NorthAfrica #History #FexingoHistory #Archaeology Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Ramses the Great's Hittite Peace Treaty: The World's First

After decades of war, Ramses II and Hittite king Hattusili III carved out history's first surviving peace treaty. Written in Akkadian cuneiform and Egyptian hieroglyphs, this silver-tablet agreement ended the conflict over Kadesh, established extradition protocols, and even settled a succession crisis. Lucas and Luna explore the realpolitik behind the treaty—how a famine, a shared enemy (Assyria), and a clever marriage sealed the deal. They also unpack the treaty's discovery in the Hittite capital Hattusa and its eerie echoes in modern diplomacy. A story of empires choosing pragmatism over pride. #RamsesII #HattusiliIII #PeaceTreaty #Kadesh #Hittites #AncientEgypt #BronzeAge #Diplomacy #Akkadian #Cuneiform #Hattusa #Assyria #Puduhepa #Maathorneferure #Kemet #History #FexingoHistory #AncientDiplomacy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Ramses the Greats Diplomatic Marriage to a Hittite Princess

In Episode 146 of Ramses the Great: Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh, hosts Lucas and Luna explore one of the most surprising alliances of the ancient world: the marriage between Ramses II and a Hittite princess after the stalemate at Kadesh. They delve into the diplomatic negotiations that led to the first known peace treaty in history, the exchange of letters between Ramses and Hattusili III, and the journey of the Hittite princess to Egypt. The episode covers the political motivations behind the marriage, the lavish ceremonies at Per-Ramesses, and the blending of cultures that resulted. Lucas explains how Ramses used the marriage as propaganda, covering temples with scenes of the princess arriving and the gods blessing the union. The conversation also touches on the broader context of the Late Bronze Age, the fragility of alliances, and what this marriage reveals about power, gender, and diplomacy in the ancient world. A fresh angle that hasn't been covered in prior episodes, this episode offers a nuanced look at how Ramses turned a military standoff into a personal and political victory. #RamsesII #HittitePrincess #EgyptianHittiteTreaty #PerRamesses #HattusiliIII #Kadesh #DiplomaticMarriage #LateBronzeAge #AncientDiplomacy #RoyalPropaganda #Maathorneferure #AncientMarriage #Egyptology #AmarnaLetters #History #FexingoHistory #NorthAfrica #AncientEgypt Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

The Apis Bull: Ramses the Great's Divine Earthly Companion

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the role of the Apis bull during the reign of Ramses the Great. They discuss how the living bull at Memphis was considered the ba of Ptah, an oracle, and a symbol of pharaonic power. Lucas explains the elaborate burial of Apis bulls in the Serapeum at Saqqara, a project Ramses likely expanded. The conversation also touches on the bull's connection to the Heb Sed festival, where Ramses ran beside the bull to renew his rule. Finally, they consider the political implications of controlling the bull cult, especially in relation to the priesthood of Ptah and Ramses's need to consolidate power in the north. #ApisBull #RamsesTheGreat #Serapeum #Saqqara #Ptah #HebSed #AncientEgypt #Memphis #NewKingdom #19thDynasty #Ba #Pharaoh #Userrenputaanehktu #Kemet #DivineKingship #EgyptianReligion #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Ramses the Great's Horse-Drawn Chariotry at Kadesh

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the technological and tactical edge that Ramses II brought to the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE. They examine the evolution of Egyptian chariots from the Hyksos period, the design of light two-man chariots optimized for speed and archery, and the critical role of the Ne'arin mercenaries. The discussion covers the logistics of maintaining a chariot corps, the use of composite bows, and how Ramses' personal account in the Poem of Pentaur both glorifies and obscures the true effectiveness of his chariotry. They also touch on the archaeological evidence from the ancient city of Per-Ramesses, including chariot workshops and horse stables discovered by Manfred Bietak, and how Ramses' chariot force compared to that of the Hittites under Muwatalli II. #RamsesII #BattleOfKadesh #Chariotry #EgyptianMilitary #NewKingdom #PerRamesses #ManfredBietak #CompositeBow #Ne'arin #Hittites #MuwatalliII #Hyksos #PoemOfPentaur #BronzeAge #AncientEgypt #History #FexingoHistory #AncientWarfare Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]