Beginning of the Rule of Thutmose III

The beginning of the rule of Thutmose III around 1479 BCE marked the ascension of one of ancient Egypt’s most dynamic and accomplished pharaohs. Initially, he co-ruled with his stepmother and aunt, Hatshepsut, who served as regent and later assumed full pharaonic power. During this early period, Thutmose III was largely sidelined, but upon Hatshepsut’s death, he assumed full control and launched a transformative reign that would redefine Egypt’s position in the ancient world. Known as the “Napoleon of Egypt,” Thutmose III conducted at least 17 military campaigns, expanding Egypt’s empire to its greatest territorial extent—from the Euphrates in the north to Nubia in the south. Thutmose III was not only a brilliant military strategist but also a skilled administrator and patron of the arts. He built extensively throughout Egypt, including additions to the great temple of Karnak, and erected monuments to commemorate his victories and divine kingship. His detailed battle records, such as those from the famous Battle of Megiddo, highlight both his tactical genius and his commitment to chronicling history. Thutmose III's reign ushered in a golden age of prosperity, cultural richness, and imperial dominance, solidifying his legacy as one of Egypt’s greatest and most influential rulers. \#MomentsOfLife #MoofLife\_Moment #MoofLife #ThutmoseIII #NewKingdom #AncientEgypt #EgyptianEmpire #Pharaohs #KarnakTemple #BattleOfMegiddo #MilitaryGenius