Which 19th Dynasty pharaoh fought the Hittites at the Battle of Kadesh in 1274 BCE, signed the world's first recorded peace treaty, and built the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Ramses II (Ramses the Great)
- Step 1: Ramses II ('the Great') reigned for 66 years (c. 1279-1213 BCE).
- Step 2: He fought King Muwatalli II at the Battle of Kadesh, resulting in the famous Egyptian-Hittite peace treaty of 1259 BCE.
- Step 3: He constructed the twin monumental rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel in Nubia to commemorate his victory and honor Queen Nefertari.
Answer
Ramses II (Ramses the Great).
Why not the others: 'Ramses I' was the founder of the 19th Dynasty who ruled for only two years; 'Ramses III' was the 20th Dynasty pharaoh who repelled the Sea Peoples; 'Merenptah' was Ramses II's successor whose victory stele mentions Israel.
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