Events in 1280 BC

January 1, 1280 BC

Ramesses II Becomes Pharaoh

Ramesses II ascends to the throne of Egypt at age 25, becoming the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty following the death of his father Seti I. His coronation marks the beginning of one of the longest and most prosperous reigns in Egyptian history.

January 1, 1280 BC

Ramesses II Becomes Pharaoh

At the age of 25, Ramesses II ascended to the throne of ancient Egypt following the death of his father Seti I, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most remarkable reigns in Egyptian history.