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177: Ramesses I, Born of the Sun

The History of Egypt Podcast

Apr 24, 202326:15

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The 19th Dynasty began in 1305 BCE. Ramesses I, of humble origins, took up the throne after Horemheb. He would establish one of the most famous houses in Egyptian royal history. Music: Keith Zizza and Luke Chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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