Ramses the Great's Scribe and the Battle of Kadesh Propaganda

In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal role of royal scribes in Ramses the Great's propaganda machine, focusing on the scribe Pentaur and the famous 'Poem of Pentaur' that immortalized the Battle of Kadesh as a glorious victory. They discuss how Egyptian scribes were trained, the political necessity of crafting a heroic narrative after a near-disastrous battle, and the archaeological evidence that reveals the truth behind the propaganda. The conversation also delves into the 'Bulletin' text at temples, the role of the god Amun-Re in divine justification, and how this propaganda shaped Ramses' legacy for millennia. Specific details include the locations of the inscriptions at the Ramesseum, Luxor Temple, and Abu Simbel, and the contrast between the official account and Hittite records from Hattusa. The episode also touches on the scribal tool kit—palettes, reed pens, black and red ink—and the education system that produced elite scribes like Pentaur. #Ramses #Pentaur #Kadesh #EgyptianScribes #Propaganda #NewKingdom #19thDynasty #AmunRe #Ramesseum #AbuSimbel #LuxorTemple #Hittites #Hattusa #AncientEgypt #Hieroglyphs #PoemOfPentaur #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo