Ramesses ii not related to Joseph

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 Ramesses II's firstborn son was Amun-her-khepeshef, the eldest son with his Great Wife Queen Nefertari, named for the god Amun's strength, who served as crown prince but died young, likely in his 40s or 50s, long before his father, though some suggest age 15. He was a significant figure, accompanying his father on campaigns and appearing in temple art, though he never became pharaoh, with his younger brother Merneptah eventually succeeding Ramesses II. 

Key Facts about Amun-her-khepeshef:

• Mother: Queen Nefertari.
• Name Meaning: "Amun Is with His Strong Arm" (or "Amun Is with his strong arm").
• Role: Crown Prince and General-in-Chief of the Army.
• Depictions: Featured in temple art with his father during military campaigns, such as the Nubian campaigns.
• Death: Predeceased his father, with theories suggesting a violent death on the battlefield or in his 40s/50s.
• Burial: Remains potentially identified in the KV5 tomb, a vast tomb complex for Ramesses II's sons. 

While Amun-her-khepeshef was the firstborn, many of Ramesses II's numerous sons predeceased him, with Merneptah (son of Queen Isetnofret) becoming the eventual successor. 

Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, was the third pharaoh of Egypt's 19th Dynasty (Ramessid Dynasty), reigning during the New Kingdom (c. 1279–1213 BCE) and becoming one of Egypt's most powerful, celebrated, and prolific rulers, famous for massive building projects and military campaigns like the Battle of Kadesh. 

Dynasty & Family

• Dynasty: 19th Dynasty.
• Founder: His dynasty was founded by Ramesses I.
• Father: Seti I.
• Wives: Notable wives included Nefertari.
• Children: He fathered many children, including Merneptah. 

Key Achievements

• Military: Led numerous campaigns, notably against the Hittites, culminating in the famous Battle of Kadesh.
• Builder: Commissioned immense monuments like the temples at Abu Simbel and his mortuary temple, the Ramesseum.
• Propaganda: Masterfully used inscriptions and colossal statues to portray himself as a powerful, victorious ruler.
• Diplomacy: Secured one of history's first recorded peace treaties with the Hittites. 

Legacy

• His long reign (66 years) and extensive building marked a golden age for Egypt, solidifying his status as one of its greatest pharaohs. 

Amun-her-khepeshef, the first-born son of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, held a position of unprecedented prominence in ancient Egyptian history, particularly regarding his elevation to divine status during his father's lifetime.

 

Unprecedented Aspects of Amun-her-khepeshef:

• Divine Birth Narrative: He was the first prince in Egyptian history to be personally depicted by his father as the son of the god Amun, participating in a divine birth narrative while his father was still living.
• Elevation of Mother: Ramesses II built a birth house (Mammisi) at the Ramesseum to commemorate the divine birth of his eldest son, effectively elevating his wife, Nefertari, and his mother, Tuya, to the status of "God's Mothers".
• Unprecedented Depictions: He was heavily featured alongside his father on temple walls, including in Abu Simbel, Luxor, the Ramesseum, and Abydos, often shown participating in official, kingly, or divine duties. 

Key Facts About Amun-her-khepeshef:

• Name Change: Originally born as Amun-her-wenemef, he was later renamed Amun-her-khepeshef ("Amun is with his strong arm"), and eventually held the title of "The Hereditary Prince and Count".
• Death and Succession: Despite his high status, Amun-her-khepeshef did not succeed his father. He died around year 40 of Ramesses II's reign, at approximately 40–45 years old.
• Burial: He is believed to have been buried in the massive, unique tomb KV5 in the Valley of the Kings, which was designed for many of Ramesses II's sons.
• Succession Shift: Ramesses II outlived his first 12 sons, with his 13th son, Merneptah, finally succeeding him. 

Contextual Relevance:

• "Pharaoh's Firstborn" and the Exodus: Some scholars and pop culture references (such as the movie The Ten Commandments) link the death of Ramesses II's firstborn to the 10th plague in the biblical story of the Exodus, although the historical timing is disputed, and there is no direct, mainstream archaeological evidence confirming this connection.
• "Favorite" Son: While Amun-her-khepeshef was the heir, another son, Khaemweset, is often considered the "favorite" or most prominent for his work as a High Priest of Ptah.