![]() Amenhotep III, 18th Dynasty (1388–1351 BC) Amenhotep III, British Museum, London Toward the end of his reign, Thutmose III defaced temples and buildings related to Hatshepsut in order to strengthen the claim of his heir Amenhotep II and keep Hatshepsut’s progeny from attempting a revolt. Thutmose III built many great monuments, two of which are obelisks now residing in London and New York, and rebuilt the Great Hypostle Hall at Karnak Temple His expansion saw the Egyptian coffers filled with plunder obtained through war, trade, compulsory grain acquisition, and taxation. He conducted numerous lengthy military campaigns, including the conquest of Syria, growing Egypt into an unmatched regional superpower. Thutmose III took the throne after the death of his aunt Queen Hatshepsut, who was his regent after the death of his father Thutmose II. Thutmose III, 18th Dynasty (1458 –1425 BC) Thutmose III, MET Museum, New York Hatshepsut, 18th Dynasty (1479–1458 BC) Hatshepsut, MET Museum, New Yorkĥ. It was originally nearly 50 meters tall (162 ft) but has been reduced to rubble due to being built from mud-brick rather than stone. His significance as a great ruler is exemplified by his pyramid at Abydos, the last known pyramid built by an Egyptian king. After being helped in regency by his formidable mother Queen Ahhotep I, Ahmose established a firm rule and was consequently able to drive the Hyksos out and stabilize the economy. ![]() King Ahmose I took the throne as a child when Egypt was being overrun by the Hyksos and in economic ruin due to mine closures and restricted trade. Ahmose I, 18th Dynasty (1549–1524 BC) Ahmose I, MET Museum, New York While not as prolific as his peers he built monuments such as the Heliopolis Obelisk, and helped usher in new interpretations of art and hieroglyphics. Domestically he championed improved irrigation and farming along the Nile – particularly within Faiyum. ![]() He was an expansionist king campaigning predominantly in Nubia, establishing a new southern border. Senusret I was Pharaoh during the 12th Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom and ruled for 45 years. Senusret I, 12th Dynasty (1971 BC – 1926 BC) Senusret I, Altes Museum, Berlin Khafre led Egypt during a time of great economic strength, and despite being demonized by later Greek historians, he was king during one of Egypt’s most famous periods. He’s also believed to be responsible for the Great Sphinx flanking the causeway to his monument. Khafre was the son of Khufu, builder of the middle Pyramid in the Great Pyramid Necropolis at Giza. Khafre, 4th Dynasty (2558 – 2532 BC) Khafre, Egyptian Museum, Cairo Much like his son Khafre, Khufu was depicted by Herodotus as a tyrant and persecuting Pharaoh, however, modern archeologists question the validity of those claims due to the stability and economic standing of Egypt during his period.ĩ. He is responsible for building the Great Pyramid at Giza the lone Seventh Wonder of the World still standing. Khufu became King of Egypt in 2589 BC with the death of his father Sneferu. Khufu, 4th Dynasty (2589 – 2566 BC) Khufu, Egyptian Museum, Cairo Sneferu built great wealth through trade and war with Nubia (now Sudan) in the south, allowing him the opportunity to build famous landmarks, such as The Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. He reigned for nearly 50 years before his death and the ascension of Khufu. Sneferu was the founder of the 4th Dynasty, research suggests he was a great and wise king. Sneferu, 4th Dynasty (2613 – 2589 BC) Sneferu, Dahshur/Egyptian Museum, Cairo ![]() ![]() He traded cleverly for needed goods, created new jobs, and improved Egypt’s farming system. Most people recognize Djoser for building the Step Pyramid, but he boosted the economy by opening mines to find copper for tools, turquoise for jewelry, and minerals for eye make-up. The Step Pyramid of Djoser was the very first pyramid built by the Ancient Egyptians and is the earliest large monument built with stone. Djoser, 3rd Dynasty (2630 BC – 2611BC) King Djoser’s Ka Statue, Step Pyramid Complex, Saqarra Much of his fame can be attributed to the Narmer Palette stone tablet, one of the earliest Ancient Egyptian artifacts ever found and the first depiction of an Egyptian King. He led during a time of great social and political change as Ancient Egypt began to resemble the Pharaonic model that became central to Egypt. Narmer is believed to be the ruler who fully unified Upper and Lower Egypt during his reign from 3150–3100 BC. Narmer, 1st Dynasty (3150 – 3100 BC) Narmer, Petrie Museum, London ![]()
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