Ramesses II Social and Cultural Contribution

Ramesses II the Great, as he is most commonly known, was the ruler of Egypt in the 19th dynasty. He was co-ruler with his father Seti I and at age 22 he was already known as a great and fearless warrior. After his father death at approximately 1279 BC, Ramesses II now at age 24 began his reign. He was a young ruler full of energy and ambition. He ruled for 66 years until the age of 90 and finally died at approximately 1212 BC with the status as the longest reigning king in Egypt.

Ramesses II was known for the temples and monuments he erected during his reign. Soon after his father died he started building monuments and temples honoring his father. He erected many such as the temple at Abu Simbel, the hypostyle hall at Karnak, a mortuary complex at Abydos, the Colossus of Ramesses at Memphis, a great tomb at Thebes, additions at the Luxor temple and the famous Ramesseum (http://www.touregypt.net/19dyn03.htm). He also renovated many of the structures already standing from past dynasties.

The sculpture that captivates sculptors the most is the great Colossus of Ramess

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