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Ramses II's Hidden Wars: The Sea Peoples Invasion
We all know Ramses the Great for his monuments, his diplomatic marriages, and the Battle of Kadesh against the Hittites. But after his long reign, Egypt faced a threat that no amount of stone carving could easily resolve: the Sea Peoples. This episode explores the chaotic final years of Ramses II and the devastating invasions by confederations like the Sherden, Lukka, and Peleset. We examine the inscriptions at Medinet Habu, the naval battles in the Nile Delta, and how this existential crisis reshaped the Mediterranean world. By looking at the military reforms and the refugee settlements that…
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