'Royal Egyptian inscription' of Ramesses III's name is first of its kind discovered in Jordan

'Royal Egyptian inscription' of Ramesses III's name is first of its kind discovered in Jordan

An inscription with the name of Ramesses III has been discovered in southern Jordan.

Rare Ramesses III Inscription Found on Remote Rock Face

Pharaoh Ramesses III depicted in a relief at the Temple of Khonsu in Luxor, Egypt. Source: Wikimedia Commons.   The discovery of the first known ancient Egyptian cartouche in Jordan was officially confirmed last week. The rare inscription refers to Ramesses III, who is considered the last pharaoh of the New Kingdom to have wielded substantial power.   Discovery Shows How “Ramesses III Extended Egypt’s Influence Beyond its Border” The royal Egypt…