


Ramses the Great: King of Ancient Egypt
The Thirteenth Son
Season 1 Episode 6 of 6
Merenptah, the 13th son of Ramses II, the great pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Merenptah became pharaoh after his father's long reign, when all of his older brothers had died. His reign was marked by feuds between rival branches of the family, and the throne was close to bankruptcy
Ramses the Great: King of Ancient Egypt airs on Sky History at 6:00 PM, Saturday 12 April. (Subtitles.)
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