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Ramses the Great's Nubian Viceroy Setau The Power Behind the Throne
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable career of Setau, Ramses the Great's most trusted Viceroy of Kush. Setau wasn't just an administrator — he was a priest, a military commander, and the driving force behind Ramses's massive building projects in Nubia. We trace Setau's rise from a humble scribe to the second most powerful man in Egypt, overseeing gold mines, temples like Wadi es-Sebua, and the brutal suppression of a Kushite rebellion. Along the way, we uncover how Ramses rewarded Setau with unprecedented privileges, including a…
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