Amenhotep III By Lachlan Cash Egypt relied on their pharaohs to rule and run their county. Amenhotep III was the ninth pharaoh of the 18th dynasty; he ruled as pharaoh for a long period and achieved a significant amount of development in national and foreign affairs. He has been known as one of the best pharaohs that the world has seen. While Amenhotep was ruler of his era, it was known as the period of peace and prosperity. This allowed him to build many of the impressive structures that are found throughout Egypt today. He went on military campaigns and not only strengthened but expanded the boarders of Egypt throughout his campaigns. Amenhotep III was a successful pharaoh because he completed the roles of a pharaoh exceptionally well; these roles are High Priest, Administrator and Military commander. His name ‘Amenhotep’ means that the gods are satisfied. Amenhotep III was a great pharaoh because he was successful in the role of being a Military leader; he expanded Egypt’s boarders and strengthened them exceptionally well, Amenhotep III’s region has been recorded as the time of wealth and stability but in saying this Amenhotep III invaded Nubia in his 5th year of being ruler. Anneke Bart stated “Early in his reign, in year 5, Amenhotep goes on a military campaign against Nubia. There was a revolt that needed to be put down. Amenhotep did not go on many military expeditions. Many foreign relations were maintained through diplomacy.” (Bart, A 2007) Most pharaohs depicted themselves as being blood thirsty warriors but not Amenhotep; he chose the more civilized option which is being a diplomat. This was a very smart choice because it gave a lot of options for the Egyptian colony to trade for resources that were not available in Eg... ... middle of paper ... ...e can be known as ‘King of Kings’ and this is why his legacy is still remaining to this day. Amarna Letter from Tushratta to Amenhotep III Luxor Temple Sites Referenced Tyldesle,J Amenhotep III 2014, Encyclopedia Britannica Online, Published 2003. Bart, A 2007, ‘Amenhotep III (Ca 1388 - 1348 BC)’, http://euler.slu.edu/~bart/egyptianhtml/kings%20and%20Queens/amenhotepiii.htm, viewed 5th May, 2014, Amarna Letters, c.1390, j. Breasted, date of translation is unknown, The Zenith of Egyptian power and the region of Amenhotep III, Tushratta, N.P D. Redford, Amenhotep III, unknown date, http://681308714824908458.weebly.com/administration.html, viewed 18th may, 2014 W. Raymond Johnson, The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, (1996), pp. 65-82, Date viewed 19th may, http://www.jstor.org/stable/pdfplus/3822115.pdf?&acceptTC=true&jpdConfirm=true
During the time of Ancient Egypt, having strong Pharaohs was essential to the maintenance and growth of the civilization, as the Pharaohs were believed to be living Gods. Although leadership of Ancient Egypt was often male dominated, there were admirable female Pharaohs who successfully gained power and left behind a positive legacy; one woman to achieve this was Hatshepsut, meaning ‘foremost of female nobles’. Her innovation and determination allowed her to maintain her position of Pharaoh for about twenty years (1479-1458 BCE). Hatshepsut was considered to be a very successful leader because of her confidence and ambition, magnificent building projects, and establishment of a strong trading network.
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I’m sure there are much, much more great accomplishments that Thutmose III brought to Egypt. Some things that will always be remembered are that Thutmose III was a great Military genius and was undefeated in his battles. That’s something that can’t be said for many, if any, other pharaohs of his time
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