NMC101H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Deir El-Bahari, Thutmose Iii, Thutmose Ii
8 Jan 2014
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New empire hittites move into syria from anatolia. Later kassites and mitanni found new dynasties there. Under ahmose"s son, amenhotep i and his successor thurtmose i. Few years into regency --> hatshepsut proclaims herself king. Shows herself being conceived, to promote her legitimacy. In inscriptions (karnak and deir el-bahari) claims was designated successor and co-regent, of thut. Trading expedition to punt (important trade partner in old kingdom) As is mortuary temple adjacent to mentuhotep ii (founder of mk) at deir el bahari. Note: most constructions bear names of hatsh. and thutmose iii. Hatshepsut"s architect, and also tutor of princess neferure. Thutmose iii ruled for 53 years, 22 years with hatshepsut. Under thutmose i --> egyptian presence from 5th cataract at kurgus in africa into mitanni* in north western asia (--> stela at karkemish) Thutmose iii --> follows in footsteps of grandfather. 17 military campaigns (especially against mitanni and its allies) (--> some = mere displays of power?)
