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Pharaoh Thutmose III

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Thutmose III was a pharaoh of Egypt's Eighteenth Dynasty who reigned in the fifteenth century BCE, initially alongside his stepmother and co-ruler Hatshepsut. After her death, he conducted repeated campaigns in the Levant, including the documented Battle of Megiddo, and extended Egyptian influence into Nubia and western Asia. His reign is recorded in inscriptions at Karnak that detail campaigns, tribute, temple donations, and imperial administration.

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Why did Thutmose III rule alongside Hatshepsut before governing alone?

Thutmose III inherited the throne as a child, so Hatshepsut initially acted as regent and then assumed the full titles of a pharaoh. They remained co-rulers until Hatshepsut's death, after which Thutmose governed Egypt independently.

What happened at Thutmose III's Battle of Megiddo?

Thutmose III marched through the narrow Aruna pass and surprised a coalition of Levantine rulers near Megiddo. Egyptian accounts at Karnak describe the subsequent siege and list captured chariots, livestock, weapons, and prisoners.

How far did Thutmose III expand the Egyptian Empire?

His campaigns established Egyptian dominance across much of the Levant and pushed influence south into Nubia. He also crossed the Euphrates while campaigning against Mitanni, one of Egypt's principal rivals in western Asia.

Did Thutmose III try to erase Hatshepsut from history?

Images and names of Hatshepsut were removed from several monuments late in Thutmose III's reign, but the campaign was selective rather than universal. Some scholars connect it to royal succession and the legitimacy of Thutmose's son Amenhotep II, rather than simple personal revenge.

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