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Ramses the Great's Libyan Wars Defending the Western Delta
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Ramses II's largely overlooked campaigns against Libyan tribes in the western Delta. While the Battle of Kadesh and Hittite diplomacy dominate the record, Ramses faced persistent threats from the Libyans (Tjehenu and Tjemehu) who pressed into Egypt's fertile lands. Using the fortress of Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham and his northern capital Pi-Ramesses as bases, Ramses launched punitive expeditions to secure the border. We discuss the archaeological evidence from the western forts, the role of the Sherden mercenaries in these campaigns, and how these…
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