FAQ About Ramesses II
What happened to Ramesses II's mummy after his death?
After Ramesses II's death, his mummy was originally placed in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Over the centuries, tomb robbers threatened many royal burials, including his. Consequently, his mummy was relocated to a secure location in the Deir el-Bahri cache for protection. Discovered in 1881, the mummy is now displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where it has been subjected to studies that continue to yield information about his health and the embalming practices of his time.
