Ramses the Great and Pharaoh Apries: A Lost Nubian Fortress

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known chapter of Ramses II's reign: his military campaigns in Nubia beyond the well-known temples. They focus on the fortress of Buhen, a massive Egyptian stronghold built centuries before Ramses but restored and reinforced under his rule. Lucas explains how Buhen was part of a chain of fortresses controlling the Nile flows and gold routes, and how its garrison, the 'Madjai', became legendary police and scouts. They discuss the discovery of a stela at Buhen dating to Ramses's 44th regnal year, recording a punitive expedition against the 'wretched Kush.' Luna asks about the mystery of why the fortress was finally abandoned, and Lucas ties it to the rise of the Kingdom of Kush around Napata, which would later conquer Egypt. The conversation ends with a reflection on how Ramses's Nubian policy sowed the seeds of future conflict. #Buhen #RamsesII #Nubia #Kush #Madjai #Fortress #SecondCataract #Stela #GoldRoutes #EgyptianArmy #Napata #AncientEgypt #MilitaryHistory #Archaeology #Pharaoh #FexingoHistory #History #NorthAfrica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo