EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 4 MIN
Ramses the Great's Capital Per-Ramesses: City of Gold
from Ramses the Great: Egypt's Most Powerful Pharaoh — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the lost city of Per-Ramesses, Ramses II's magnificent capital built in the eastern Delta. We uncover its construction using a massive canal system, its role as a hub for chariotry and bronze workshops, and its eventual decline. Learn about the city's discovery at Qantir, its four precincts dedicated to Amun, Seth, Ptah, and Ra, and the daily life of its inhabitants. We also discuss how Per-Ramesses was the stage for Ramses's grand reception of Hittite princess Maathorneferure and the site of the famous Opet Festival processions. The episode touches on archaeological controversies over its location and the recent use of ground-penetrating radar. #PerRamesses #PiRamesses #Qantir #AncientEgypt #RamsesII #19thDynasty #DeltaCapital #Chariotry #BronzeAge #EgyptianArchitecture #CanalSystem #OpetFestival #HittitePrincess #Seth #Amun #Archaeology #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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