Ramses the Great's Nubian Gold Mines The Wealth of Kush

This episode dives into the gold mines of Nubia that fueled Ramses II's empire. We explore the logistical network behind extracting gold from the Eastern Desert, the role of convict labor and skilled miners at sites like Wadi Hammamat and the gold mines of Kush, and the economic impact on Egypt's 19th Dynasty. Lucas and Luna discuss the harsh realities of mining, the religious rituals performed to ensure safe operations, and how this wealth financed the colossal monuments at Abu Simbel and the Ramesseum. We also look at the administration of the mines under Viceroy Setau and the diplomatic power gold gave Egypt in the Bronze Age world. #AncientEgypt #RamsesII #Nubia #GoldMines #Kush #19thDynasty #WadiHammamat #Setau #AbuSimbel #Ramesseum #NewKingdom #Mining #GebelelSilsila #DeirelMedina #Gold #NorthAfrica #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo