Ramses the Great's Nubian Campaigns and the Kushite Legacy

In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into Ramses the Great's military campaigns in Nubia, exploring how he secured Egypt's southern frontier and exploited the region's vast resources. They discuss the annexation of Kush, the construction of temples like Wadi es-Sebua and Beit el-Wali, and the role of the Viceroy of Kush, Setau, in administering the conquered territories. The conversation also examines the cultural and economic impact of Nubian gold and trade, the interaction between Egyptian and Kushite cultures, and the long-term legacy of Ramses's Nubian policies, which shaped Egypt's relations with the south for centuries. Lucas and Luna also touch on the debated chronology of Ramses's Nubian wars and the archaeological evidence from sites like Kerma and Gebel Barkal. #RamsesII #Nubia #Kush #Setau #AncientEgypt #NewKingdom #19thDynasty #WadiEsSebua #BeitElWali #Kerma #GebelBarkal #NubianGold #Pharaoh #MilitaryHistory #Imperialism #FexingoHistory #NorthAfrica #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo