Ramses III

American  

noun

1. 1198–1167 b.c., king of ancient Egypt.

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Ramses III British  

noun

1. died ?1167 _bc , king of ancient Egypt (?1198–?67). His reign was marked by wars in Libya and Syria

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Example Sentences

It was built as the mortuary temple of the great pharaoh Ramses III, who reigned from roughly 1186 B.C. to 1155 B.C.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2015

The researchers also analyzed a second mummy called Unknown Man E and found that he was about 18 to 20 at his death and closely related to Ramses III.

From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2012

The outer walls of the temple at Medinet Habu give a complete calendar of the festivals from the time of Ramses III.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max

In the Ramesseum and in the palace at Medinet Habu we have pictures of the coronation of Ramses II. and Ramses III.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max

And near him, in hieroglyphic-covered coffins, reposed Seti I, constructor of magnificent edifices; Ramses III, oppressor of the Israelites; and many other famous kings, queens, priests, and warriors.

From A Trip to the Orient The Story of a Mediterranean Cruise by Jacob, Robert Urie