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According to Kitchin, Rameses II was an "archetypal pharoah because he is a symbol of the proud majesty of Egypt through the ages. "During the years of the 19th dynasty in 1303 BC on the Eastern Nile Delta, Rameses II, the son of Seti I, was born and ascended the throne and reigned for sixty-seven years, the longest period of Pharaonic rule in ancient Egypt. ... It is for this reason that Rameses II was known as "Ramese the Great". These two achievements, perhaps made Rameses II the Great Pharoah that he is recognised as today.
Firstly, Rameses II was populary referred to as a builder, whose monuments were of an abundant range and were of considerable proportions. Rameses II to Egypt, through an extensive building program.
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