Amenhotep III
At a glance:
- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Architecture
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Pharaohs
- Curriculum: African History, Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Egyptian king (r. 1386-1349 b.c.e.){$I[g]Egypt;Amenhotep III} Amenhotep III oversaw a period of progress in classical Egyptian civilization. He maintained the longest reign of any ruler of this period, erected temples throughout Egypt and northern Sudan, and ushered in an era of peace and prosperity.{$IPharaohs;Amenhotep III}
Early Life
Little is known about the early life of Amenhotep III (ah-mehn-HOH-tehp), who historically came to be distinguished as Amenhotep the Magnificent. He was born at Thebes after the era of Egypt’s military...
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