Ramses the Great's Royal Scribe: The Power Behind the Throne

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the crucial role of scribes in Ramses II's Egypt, focusing on the powerful royal scribe Paser. They discuss how scribes were educated, their rise to high office, and their influence in running the empire—from managing grain supplies to drafting treaties. Lucas explains the scribal school at Per-Ramesses, the tools of the trade, and how literacy opened doors to the highest levels of government, including the vizierate. Paser's career as vizier under Ramses and his son Merenptah is highlighted, along with his tomb and the challenges of reconstructing his story from scattered monuments. The episode ties scribes to earlier topics like diplomacy and temple building, and ends with a thoughtful reflection on the fragility of historical records. #RamsesII #AncientEgypt #EgyptianScribes #Paser #PerRamesses #Hieroglyphs #Vizier #RoyalScribe #NewKingdom #19thDynasty #Egyptology #ScribalSchool #Kemet #NorthAfrica #FexingoHistory #History #AncientHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo