New Kingdom
Ramesses VI (Nebmaatre Meryamun)
20th Dynasty · 1186-1069 BCE
Reign begins1143 BCE
Reign ends1136 BCE
Dynasty span1186-1069 BCE
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An empire in retreat
Ramesses VI, an uncle to his predecessor, usurped the tomb originally intended for Ramesses V and expanded it for himself. His reign was marked by severe economic contraction. Due to intense Libyan raids and dwindling resources, he was forced to recall troops from foreign outposts, permanently abandoning Egypt's long-held imperial territories in Canaan.