Ramesse II

His Majesty Vesermaatre Setepenre Ramesse Meriamon - Ramesse II. The Great is captured in relief at his temple in Abu Simbel killing his enemies at the Battle of Kadesh ... or was it different? 13st BC circa 1260 BC.


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