The greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Ramesses II was one of the most celebrated Pharaohs in ancient Egypt. Magnificent palaces and temples, grand statues, beautiful murals and pillars are all to show his greatness! In 1274 B.C., the two powerful empires had a decisive battle at the city of Kadesh on the Orontes River. Ramesses II brought peace between Egypt and Hatti. After the Battle of Kadesh, Ramesses became an invincible king in the hearts of his people. The enemy feared him, the people loved him, and the gods blessed him. Ramesses means Ra is one who bore him. In ancient Egypt, where the average life expectancy is 40 years, when Ramesses II comes to the age of 90, the Egyptian people begin to believe that their Pharaoh will rule forever.