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Ramses the Great and Pharaoh Apries: A Lost Nubian Fortress
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known chapter of Ramses II's reign: his military campaigns in Nubia beyond the well-known temples. They focus on the fortress of Buhen, a massive Egyptian stronghold built centuries before Ramses but restored and reinforced under his rule. Lucas explains how Buhen was part of a chain of fortresses controlling the Nile flows and gold routes, and how its garrison, the 'Madjai', became legendary police and scouts. They discuss the discovery of a stela at Buhen dating to Ramses's 44th regnal year, recording a punitive expedition…
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