The mummy of Ramses II was found in 1881. But it wasn`t in a tomb. Egyptian priests put the mummy in a secret place 13 centuries ago.
The priests wanted to protect the mummy from thieves. It was in a plain coffin and wrapped in bandages. Its story was written there.
Ramses II was very tall, 1,80 m
He died when he was 90 years old.
He ruled 60 years and was very powerful. He had 150 children and many wives.
His most beloved wife was Nefertari. His tomb was looted and her mummy is still missing...
Ramses II built an amazing temple for her. It`s called Abu Simbel.
He could look like this.
