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Ramses II's Egyptian Harem and the Politics of Royal Women
We usually think of Ramses II as a military conqueror or a builder of temples, but his domestic sphere was just as politically charged. This episode explores the complex world of Ramses' harem at Pi-Ramesses, where royal women were not just wives but diplomatic assets and political players. We look at the Merneptah Stele's mention of Israel in the context of broader Near Eastern diplomacy, examine the role of Queen Nefertari as God's Wife of Amun, and investigate the Harem Conspiracy that nearly toppled his dynasty. Through letters from the Haremu archive and the Judicial…
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