The famous Egyptian Pharaoh had 100 children, who did he choose as his successor?

Ramesses II – the legendary Pharaoh with a huge harem and more than 100 children. But who will win the final race for the throne?

Ramesses II was a famous Egyptian pharaoh. He ruled Egypt from 1279 BC to 1213 BC during the New Kingdom period. Photo: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images.

Pharaoh Ramesses II ascended the throne after the death of his father, Pharaoh Seti I (reigned around 1294 BC to 1279 BC). Photo: Respiro/Shutterstock.

After ascending the throne, Pharaoh Ramesses II achieved many achievements in the fields of economics, politics , culture... In particular, this king carried out many successful military campaigns to help expand the territory. Photo: EGYPTIAN MINISTRY OF ANTIQUITIES.

Pharaoh Ramesses II had many concubines. He not only married beauties in Egypt, but also in the conquered lands. Among them, he married a Hittite princess as his concubine after reaching an agreement with them in 1258 BC. Photo: Australian Museum.

With a large harem, pharaoh Ramesses II is believed to have had around 100 children. Photo: Australian Museum.

Pharaoh Ramesses II also built a new capital called "Pi-Ramesses" (also known as "Per-Ramesses") in the eastern Nile Delta, near the present-day village of Qantir. Photo: PA.

While many Egyptian pharaohs died around the age of 40, Ramesses II died around the age of 90, making him one of the longest-lived pharaohs in history. Photo: Getty Images.

After the death of Pharaoh Ramesses II, Merneptah - his 13th son - succeeded him and became the new king of Egypt. According to researchers, Merneptah ascended the throne smoothly without having to go through a bloody battle for the throne despite having many brothers. Photo: youregypttours.com.

Researchers speculate that Merneptah's smooth accession to the throne may have been due to Pharaoh Ramesses II "paving the way" for his son before his death, including arranging for high-ranking officials to assist his son. Therefore, Merneptah did not have to shed blood to become the supreme ruler of Egypt. Photo: youregypttours.com.

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