FAQ About Ramesses II
What is Ramesses II's connection to the biblical story of Exodus?
Ramesses II is often speculated to be the pharaoh referred to in the biblical story of the Exodus, which tells of the Israelites' departure from Egypt. While traditional and popular narratives associate him with this event, there is no definitive archaeological evidence to confirm that Ramesses II was the pharaoh at the time of the Exodus. This association largely stems from references to a city, Pi-Ramesses, which he established as a new capital in the Nile Delta.
