How Ramesses II’s Mummy Was Found | The Lost Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt

For more than 3,000 years, the mummy of Ramesses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, was hidden, moved, and protected from tomb robbers. In 1881, archaeologists discovered his mummy inside a secret royal burial cache at Deir el-Bahari. But how was Ramesses II’s mummy found? Why was it moved from his original tomb, KV7? And how has his body survived for more than three thousand years? In this historical documentary, we explore the fascinating story of Ramesses II’s mummy, from his original burial in the Valley of the Kings to its secret reburial, archaeological discovery, scientific examination, and modern preservation. You’ll discover: • Why Ramesses II’s mummy was moved from KV7 • The hidden royal mummy cache at TT320 • How archaeologists discovered the mummy in 1881 • How Gaston Maspero examined Ramesses II’s remains • How scientists study ancient mummies using modern technology • How Ramesses II’s mummy is preserved today • The 2021 Royal Mummies Parade in Cairo Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, ruled Egypt during one of the most important periods of ancient Egyptian history. His monuments, temples, inscriptions, and legacy remain a major part of Egypt’s ancient history. This is the story of a lost pharaoh, a hidden royal tomb, and one of the most remarkable mummy discoveries in Egyptian archaeology. Watch until the end to discover how Ramesses II’s mummy survived thousands of years and reached the modern world. Subscribe to Mayajal History for more historical documentaries, ancient mysteries, lost civilizations, archaeology, and fascinating stories from the past. #RamessesII #AncientEgypt #EgyptianHistory #HistoryDocumentary #AncientHistory Ramesses Ramesses II mummy Ramesses the Great Ramesses II mummy found Ramesses II mummy discovery mummy of Ramesses II how Ramesses II mummy was found Ramesses II tomb KV7 TT320 Deir el Bahari ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptian history Egyptian pharaohs pharaohs of Egypt Egypt mummy Egyptian mummies ancient Egyptian mummies Valley of the Kings Royal Mummies Parade Gaston Maspero Egypt archaeology ancient history documentary Egypt documentary ancient Egypt documentary lost pharaoh Egyptian archaeology history documentary