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Thutmose III
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- 1Key Aspects of Thutmose III's reign- Egypt's expansion was the furthest under the rule of Thutmose III
- Building programs – built at every important cult site along the Nile (only a few have survived), devoted most of his effort to the Tempe of Amun at Karnak, pylons, obelisks, festival hall
- Religion – attributed all his military successors to Amun-Re, support from the priesthood - 2Military CampaignsHis many military campaigns (17 in Western Asia, Megiddo, Kadesh – North Syria, Mitanni and Kadesh) provided a safe and secure country from outsiders.
Thutmose’s administration system was efficient and effective, with loyal and competent officials at his side. The Southern vizier was Rekhmire, whom Thutmose depended highly upon - 3Building ProjectsDetails of his construction of the Temple of Amun at Karnak are found at the Great Karnak building stela.
Inscriptions and materials have stated that he built at least seven obelisks, but none are left standing. Historians debate whether they were moved or demolished. This was a tradition for the Heb-sed festival (to erect obelisks). - 4Thutmose III as a military leader- as a leader of men - personal bravery fill men with admiration and confidence, ability to handle men
- as a tactician - (only source) deployment of troops at Megiddo
- as a strategist - carefully planned
- as an organiser - effective methods to subjugate and maintain control of conquered territories - 5The Battle Of Megiddo- The account of Megiddo is described in detail in the Annals and in the text of the Gebel Barkal stela.
- Year 23 of Thutmose's reign
- route - most direct via Aruna then through mountain pass to reach Plain of Esdraelon
- the battle on the Plain of Esdraelon outside Megiddo - pharaoh appears before the army in his chariot, Egyptian army push enemy back to walls of Megiddo, troops lack of discipline after to scavenge through dead.
- siege of Megiddo - nine months due to lack of discipline from soldiers and city's walls to strong, until famine took the city and they surrendered
- the importance of the campaign - Thutmose introduced a policy of taking hostages from the defeated princes to ensure their loyalty, sons or brothers of the rulers of Retjenu were taken to Egypt to be educated as Egyptians. Annual tours of inspection of the area. King of Assyria send booty to "brother" kings. Temple of Amun and priesthood new feasts and offerings, greatest beneficiary
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- Year 12 Ancient History (Egypt Outcome 1) Flashcards on Thutmose III, created by Zoe Zabilowicz on 04/11/2017.
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