Ramses the Great's City of Per-Ramesses: Capital of an Empire

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the heart of Ramses the Great's empire: his magnificent capital city of Per-Ramesses, 'House of Ramses, Great of Victories.' Built on the site of the former Hyksos capital Avaris in the eastern Nile Delta, this sprawling metropolis was a showcase of imperial power, blending Egyptian tradition with foreign influences. We follow the city's construction from its founding early in Ramses' reign to its peak as a bustling hub of trade, diplomacy, and military might. Learn about its four great precincts dedicated to Amun, Re, Ptah, and Seth, its massive storehouses that fed the army and the gods, and its canals that turned the Delta into a thriving agricultural zone. We discuss the discovery of the site at modern Tell el-Dab'a and Qantir, the challenges of archaeology in the Delta, and the city's eventual decline after the 20th Dynasty. Along the way, we touch on the Hittite princess's arrival, the Sea Peoples' threat, and how Per-Ramesses served as both a political statement and a practical administrative center. #PerRamesses #RamsesTheGreat #AncientEgypt #19thDynasty #NewKingdom #Avaris #TellElDaba #Qantir #Seth #AmunRe #Ptah #NileDelta #EgyptianArchitecture #ImperialCapital #BronzeAge #Egyptology #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo