Most powerful Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II's tomb discovered 3,000 years after death

An Egyptologist sent jolts down the archaeology world while re-examining a mysterious granite burial tomb underneath the floor of a religious center in east-central Egypt recently. The researcher ended up discovering a 3,000-year old tomb which was the resting place of Ramesses II, considered one of the most powerful Pharaohs in Egyptian history, according to The Sun's report.

New Pharaoh tomb found: Who is he?

This secret tomb was lying underneath a monastery, and the Egyptologists claim that this was Ramesses II's remnants, a pharaoh who reigned over Egypt back in 1279 to 1213 BC. He was one of Egypt's most celebrated and powerful leader and there are many tower-high statues and buildings constructed in his honor, says The Sun.

This amazing discovery was largely possible due to the efforts of Egyptologist Frédéric Payraudeau, who works with the Sorbonne University in Paris, both as a teacher and researcher.

Was doubtful at first, claims Egyptologist

Egyptologist Frédéric Payraudeau, a teacher and researcher at the Sorbonne University in Paris, made the discovery last month after re-examining a fragment of granite discovered in Abydos back in 2009. According to reports, he was examining a mysterious fragment of granite discovered in Abydos when he understood. with significant help from his colleagues, that it was indeed Ramesses II's tomb. According to him, the initially discovery involved a shadow of doubt on his end, but his colleagues upon intense research, understood that the engravings on the granite dated back to the time of Ramesses II.

Further, technology like facial reconstruction and computer tomography (CT) scan was used to delve further into the research around the Pharaoh and his characteristics.

FAQs:

Q1. When did Ramesses II rule Egypt?
A1. Ramesses II is considered one of the most powerful Egyptian pharaohs of all time and ruled over Egypt between 1279 to 1213 BC, according to available data.

Q2. How powerful was Ramesses II?
A2. Ramesses II was among the most powerful Pharaohs in Egypt and there are numerous huge statues and buildings made to celebrate his immense power.