The History of Egypt Podcast

In the annals of Egyptian history there is no one quite like Ramesses II. He is arguably the most famous, or infamous, of Egypt’s pharaohs. His reign would be long (67 years!) and his influence would be incalculable. In this episode, Ramesses "appears" as King, following the death of his father (III Shemu 27). He chooses his royal names (Usir-Ma'at-Ra, Ramesses Beloved of Amun). He buries Sety, in the Valley of the Kings. And he goes before the gods to receive blessings and power... Episode chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Ramesses II 04:20 - Ramesses Accession Date & Royal Names 12:56 - The Funeral of Sety I (Horus buries Osiris) 20:50 - Ramesses goes before the gods 43:22 - Conclusion For the Hypostyle Hall at Karnak, and Ramesses’ “coronation” scenes, see the following volumes: Nelson (1981). The Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Volume 1, Part 1: The Wall Reliefs https://isac.uchicago.edu/research/publications/oip/great-hypostyle-hall-karnak-volume-1-part-1-wall-reliefs [https://isac.uchicago.edu/research/publications/oip/great-hypostyle-hall-karnak-volume-1-part-1-wall-reliefs] Brand et al. (2018). The Great Hypostyle Hall in the Temple of Amun at Karnak Volume 1, Part 2: Translation and Commentary. https://isac.uchicago.edu/research/publications/oip/oip-142-great-hypostyle-hall-temple-amun-karnak [https://isac.uchicago.edu/research/publications/oip/oip-142-great-hypostyle-hall-temple-amun-karnak] The History of Egypt Podcast: Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com [http://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/]. Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast [http://www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast]. Make a one-time donation via PayPal payments https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BHC6MGDBC6SXU [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BHC6MGDBC6SXU]. We have merch! Browse our designs at Dashery by TeePublic https://egyptpodcast.dashery.com/ [https://egyptpodcast.dashery.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The coffin of Sety I (now in the NMEC) was probably reworked from an earlier piece, during the reburials in DB320 (the royal cache). But how can we tell? Dr. Peter Lacovara explains. Dr. Lacovara's website https://peterlacovara.com/ [https://peterlacovara.com/] Video version available at Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast [www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast] Video version available on YouTube https://youtu.be/6e1fauj4qPA [https://youtu.be/6e1fauj4qPA] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Sety’s royal burial. Valley of the Kings tomb 17 (KV17) came to light in October 1817. Discovered by a team of Egyptian workers, employed by Giovanni Belzoni, the tomb is the most beautiful, and one of the largest, in the entire Valley. == Learn more about KV17: 3D Tour by Mused: https://mused.com/tours/926/tomb-of-seti-i-valley-of-the-kings/ [https://mused.com/tours/926/tomb-of-seti-i-valley-of-the-kings/] Theban Mapping Project https://thebanmappingproject.com/tombs/kv-17-sety-i [https://thebanmappingproject.com/tombs/kv-17-sety-i] Photos: Kairoinfo4u via https://www.flickr.com/photos/manna4u/albums/72157687439529835/ [https://www.flickr.com/photos/manna4u/albums/72157687439529835/] KV17 at Wikimedia https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:KV17 [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:KV17] == The History of Egypt Podcast: Website: www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com [www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com] Support the show via Patreon www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast [www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast] Make a one-time donation via PayPal payments https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BHC6MGDBC6SXU [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BHC6MGDBC6SXU] We have merch! Browse our designs at Dashery by TeePublic https://egyptpodcast.dashery.com/ [https://egyptpodcast.dashery.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Approach with caution. In March 2025, a group calling itself the “Khafre Research Project” posted visual information online about the pyramid of Khafra at Giza. The group claims that [https://archive.ph/1YEXi] Synthetic Aperture Radar (or SAR) scans at Giza have revealed “structures” beneath the pyramids. Using digital modelling (and some AI), they suggest that Khafra’s pyramid and the Giza plateau hide many more chambers. There are a couple facets to this. The 2022 article publishing raw data about SAR scanning at Giza: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/14/20/5231 [https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/14/20/5231] Overview of claims and evidence: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pyramids-of-giza-new-discovery-structures/ [https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pyramids-of-giza-new-discovery-structures/] I don't usually do "debunking" content or engage with pseudoscience directly. If you'd like to learn more about the truth vs fiction, consider following these creators: Milo Rossi (Miniminuteman): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TgAp_Ry6dcM [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TgAp_Ry6dcM] Stefan Milo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=341Lv8JLLV4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=341Lv8JLLV4] Flint Dibble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQMfGuKgTwU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQMfGuKgTwU] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

News from the Field (2025) Part 2. The past excavation season has been extraordinarily productive. Beyond the new royal tomb of Thutmose II we also have a SECOND royal tomb, at Abydos! The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally opening in full. And archaeological teams throughout the land have uncovered wonderful things. We also remember some prominent scholars who passed away recently. Chapter times and links to discovery reports with photos: 00:22 – New tombs at Asasif https://southasasif.wordpress.com/2024/11/01/discovery-announcement/ [https://southasasif.wordpress.com/2024/11/01/discovery-announcement/]. 02:21 – New tombs at Dra Abu Naga https://www.facebook.com/tourismandantiq/posts/pfbid02eqYh7RAiCqrxxDir9Pvbhu4YV1samnfLLtdJUfgNqvNbF6mVHWYkMGHTWixL7efjl [https://www.facebook.com/tourismandantiq/posts/pfbid02eqYh7RAiCqrxxDir9Pvbhu4YV1samnfLLtdJUfgNqvNbF6mVHWYkMGHTWixL7efjl] 04:31 – Hatshepsut’s Valley Temple discoveries https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/538198.aspx [https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/538198.aspx] 09:08 – Karnak Treasure Hoard https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/541255.aspx [https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/541255.aspx] 10:50 – New tombs at Saqqara https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/537986.aspx [https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/537986.aspx] 12:29 – Bastet Tooth, ancient predator https://www.sci.news/paleontology/bastetodon-syrtos-13673.html [https://www.sci.news/paleontology/bastetodon-syrtos-13673.html] and https://doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2024.2442472 [https://doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2024.2442472] 13:52 – Gold Mines in the Eastern Desert https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/posts/pfbid024ATNP7GsdFwC35EgngA7Ys51MrwjrzsMPvPMXkty4oMt1SLC46g1tmRBVSEfpyXEl [https://www.facebook.com/luxortimesmagazine/posts/pfbid024ATNP7GsdFwC35EgngA7Ys51MrwjrzsMPvPMXkty4oMt1SLC46g1tmRBVSEfpyXEl] 15:28 – The Grand Egyptian Museum OPENING https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1238/539361/Egypt/Tourism/A-world-gem-Grand-Egyptian-Museum-set-for-grand-op.aspx [https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1238/539361/Egypt/Tourism/A-world-gem-Grand-Egyptian-Museum-set-for-grand-op.aspx] 20:18 – Obituaries 2024 & 2025. 31:24 – Breaking News: New Royal Tomb at Abydos https://www.egyptindependent.com/royal-cemetery-from-second-intermediate-period-and-pottery-workshop-discovered-in-sohag/ [https://www.egyptindependent.com/royal-cemetery-from-second-intermediate-period-and-pottery-workshop-discovered-in-sohag/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]