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The fact that Ramesses II lived to around age 90 was, in itself, quite a feat in ancient Egypt. At the time "most people died ...

A statue of Ramesses II at Luxor Temple in Egypt. (Image credit: Respiro/Shutterstock) The fact that Ramesses II lived to around age 90 was, in itself, quite a feat in ancient Egypt.