19. A Foreign Princess Brought Ramesses II Animals And Slaves As A Peace Treaty Dowry
Dowries have had a place in history for centuries. In fact, the ancient Egyptians made sure dowries became a part of marriages. The most significant difference between the 19th century and ancient Egypt dowries is the number of wives someone had at one time.
Ramesses II was a typical Egyptian Pharaoh and had several wives. While no one knows her name, we do know that one of Ramesses II’s wives brought goats, horses, and slaves as her dowry. We also know that part of her dowry was a peace treaty between Egypt and her country.