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Wise Face of Egypt’s Most Powerful Pharaoh Moments Before Death
The face of Ramesses II, or Ramesses the Great, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, has been meticulously reconstructed by scientists using advanced 3D modeling techniques. This recreation, showing the king's appearance moments before his death, portrays him as a frail yet wise elderly man, revealing a visage that aligns with some of the features depicted in his colossal statues that still stand in Egypt.
Ramesses II reigned from 1279 to 1213 BC, making significant contributions to Egypt's architectural and military achievements. His reign, known for its grandeur, included the construction of impressive monuments and statues, which solidified his legacy as one of Egypt’s greatest rulers.
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Reconstructing the Face of Ramesses II
The Daily Mail reports that Cicero Moraes, a Brazilian graphics expert, led the reconstruction team, which used a 3D model of the king's mummified skull. By layering soft tissue and skin over the digital skull model, they recreated what Ramesses II likely looked like at around 90 years old, the age he is believed to have been at his death.
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