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Ramses the Great's Family: The Women Behind the Pharaoh
Ramses II is famous for his monuments, battles, and colossal ego, but behind the throne stood a network of powerful women. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the lives of the women who shaped his reign: his mother Tuya, who held the title of King's Mother and may have wielded real influence; his chief wives Nefertari and Isetnofret, whose diplomatic and ceremonial roles were crucial; his daughters who became queens, like Bintanath and Meritamen; and the mysterious Maathorneferure, the Hittite princess he married for peace. We trace their titles, their tombs, and their traces in the…
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