Ramses III, also known as Ramesses or Rameses, (died 1156 bce, Thebes, Egypt) was king of ancient Egypt. How did Ramses III contribute to the expansion of Egypt? The funerary temple and administrative ...

Ramses’ family came to power as outsiders. They were northerners hailing from the Nile Delta and rose through military service, rather than southerners rising from elite circles in Thebes.

Karnak Temple: Temple of Ramses III This nearly 200-foot-long temple features three bark chapels, a hypostyle hall of eight columns, a vestibule with four columns, and an open court (within which ...