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Amenhotep’s father, Tuthmosis IV, left his son an empire of immense size, wealth, and power. The Egyptologist Zahi Hawass writes, “Amenhotep III was born into a world where Egypt reigned supreme. Its coffers were filled with gold, and its vassals bowed down before the mighty rulers of the Two Lands [Egypt]”. He was only twelve years old when he came to the throne and married Tiye in a royal ceremony. A master of diplomacy, a skilled hunter and sportsman, and an adept military leader, he went on a massive building program during his reign, but may have died an ignominious death from an abscessed tooth. ow.ly/wtusF
Posted on: Mon, 05 May 2014 12:00:34 +0000

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