Ramses the Great's Nubian Viceroy Setau: The Man Behind the Gold

Lucas and Luna explore the life and career of Setau, Ramses the Great's most trusted viceroy of Kush. Setau oversaw Nubia for decades, managing the gold mines that funded Ramses' building projects and military campaigns. They discuss Setau's rise from a humble scribe to viceroy, his construction of the temple at Wadi es-Sebua, his role in suppressing a rebellion in Nubia, and how his administrative skill kept the gold flowing to Per-Ramesses. The episode also examines the title 'King's Son of Kush' and the complex relationship between Egypt and its southern territories. Lucas shares details from Setau's inscriptions at the temple of Amun at Gebel el-Silsila and his rock-cut stela at Aswan, painting a portrait of a loyal official who helped sustain the Egyptian empire. #Setau #RamsesII #Nubia #Kush #GoldMines #ViceroyOfKush #KingsSonOfKush #WadiEsSebua #GebelElSilsila #Aswan #PerRamesses #AmunRe #Userrenputaanehktu #19thDynasty #AncientEgypt #EgyptianAdministration #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo