The sword, discovered in a military fort in Housh Eissa, likely belonged to a soldier of Ramesses II, reflecting the status and prestige associated with the pharaoh.
Elizabeth Frood stated that the sword bearing Ramesses II's cartouches indicates it belonged to someone of high rank, symbolizing a display of military prestige and authority.
Mohamed Ismail Khaled explained that the fortress where the sword was found served as a crucial military outpost to protect against Libyan tribes and Sea Peoples.
The recent discovery adds to the historical narrative surrounding Ramesses II, often linked to biblical accounts of the pharaoh who enslaved the Israelites.
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