Ramesses VII

AncientEmperorNew Kingdom Egypt-1137 — -1129

Economic crisis during his reign.

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Quick Facts

Born

1137 BCE

Died

1129 BCE

Country

New Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score35.1

Ramesses VII — Complete Timeline

1137 BC

Accession and Economic CrisisPolitical Action◆ Major

Ramesses VII succeeded his father Ramesses VI during a period of severe economic decline. Grain prices rose sharply, and state resources were depleted. The king struggled to maintain the administration and pay workers, leading to strikes and unrest among the tomb builders at Deir el-Medina.

Economic CrisisDeir el-MedinaStrikes

Impact: nationaldestructive

1135 BC

Strikes at Deir el-MedinaPolitical Action◆ Major

Workers at the royal tomb construction site at Deir el-Medina went on strike due to delayed wages and food shortages. This was one of the first recorded labor strikes in history. The event highlighted the economic collapse and the inability of the state to fulfill its obligations.

StrikeDeir el-MedinaLabor

destructive

Construction of Tomb KV1Cultural

Ramesses VII built his tomb in the Valley of the Kings (KV1). The tomb is small and poorly decorated compared to earlier royal tombs, reflecting the economic constraints. It was left unfinished, and its decoration was limited to a few scenes from the Book of the Dead.

TombValley of the KingsEconomic Decline