The Mummy of Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great (reign. 1279–1213 B.C.) ▫️#NationalMuseumofEgyptianCivilization (#NMEC). | Beyond The Pyramids

Egypt gave a mummy a passport. Occupation: King (deceased). This actually happened. 1974. Ramesses II. His body was falling apart. Fungus. Bacteria. 3,000 years of decay finally catching up. So Egypt did something no country had ever done. They flew a corpse to Paris. For medical treatment. But you can't fly a body across borders without paperwork. So they issued him a passport. A real Egyptian passport. Photo and everything. When he landed in France, he didn't go through baggage claim. He recei

Unveiling the Mummy: Secrets of Ramesses II Era Revealed | Odyssey - Ancient History

The mummy of King Ramesses II 🏺✨ One of the greatest kings of ancient Egypt and the longest-reigning ruler of the New Kingdom. His mummy reflects the power and majesty he was known for and stands as living evidence of the ancient Egyptians’ mastery of mummification. Ramesses II is famous for his military and architectural achievements, most notably the temples of Abu Simbel, keeping his name immortal for thousands of years. #RamessesII #RoyalMummies #AncientEgypt #EgyptianCivilization #History