Ramses

Ramses III

Ramses III Egyptian Pharaoh of the 20th dynasty (r.c.1194–1163 bc). He defended Egypt from attacks by Libya and the Sea Peoples. Later in his reign, however, Egypt withdrew into political and cultural isolation and the priesthood became the centre of power.

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