@markus.aurilius5: Revival of the Mummy of Ramesses II After 3,000 Years The mummy of Ramesses II, one of Ancient Egypt’s greatest kings, was discovered in 1881 inside the Deir el-Bahari Cache (DB320) near Luxor. Royal priests had hidden many royal mummies there to protect them from tomb robbers. Ramesses II ruled Egypt for more than 66 years during the 19th Dynasty (1279–1213 BC) and became known as “Ramesses the Great” for his extraordinary military and architectural achievements, including the temples of Abu Simbel and the Ramesseum. His mummy is remarkably well preserved, showing striking features, including reddish hair and powerful royal facial characteristics, making it one of the most famous royal mummies in the world.