Based on this website http://www.fruitofthenile.com/ramses.htm , like Seti I, Ramses had red hair so he and his father were often associated with god Set(also known as Seth, Suti and Sutekh), the god of Drunkness and War. Even though Egyptians scorned Set for symbolizing bad things, Ramses was proud for being associated with him. Ramses engaged in many battles during his reign in order to expand his empire so Set is the perfect god to associate him with.
His most famous won battle is the Battle of Kadesh. The Battle of Kadesh was fought between the Hittites and the Egyptians. The battle was over who gets to take control of Syria, a location, Ramses was so desperate to posses for it would have served as a great strategical location for his massive army. The Hittites decided that the war would be best fought in Kadesh. The Hittites thought it would have been to their advantage if the battle was fought in Kadesh for it offered the Hittites the best opportunities.
The battle of Kadesh is said to be one of the bloodiest battle in the history of the world according to this website http://keralaarticles.blogspot.com/2008/01/abu-simbel.html . Ramses produced 5000 chariots, a record that has yet to be broken.,
Monday, April 7, 2008
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