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Ramses II's Architect: Khaemwaset the Reader of Hearts
While Ramses II is known as the Great Preserver, his son Khaemwaset was the true restorer of Egypt’s ancient past. This episode explores how the fourth son of Ramses II became the first archaeologist in history, traveling across Kemet to identify and repair crumbling monuments from the Old Kingdom. We look at the specific stelae he left behind, including the famous one at the Step Pyramid of Djoser, where he claims the title 'Reader of the Hearts of the Books of Thoth.' We also examine his role as High Priest of Ptah in Memphis and how his deep reverence for Ma'at drove him to…
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