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Thutmose III sarcophagus Pharaoh of Egypt
Sarcophagus of the one of the greatest Egyptian
pharaohs, Thutmose III. Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th
dynasty (reigned ca. 1504 - 1450 BC) often regarded as
the greatest of the rulers of ancient Egypt. Thutmose III
emerged as the sole ruler of Egypt and as a great
conqueror after the death of Hatshesput. He
consolidated all of Syria except Phoenicia into his empire
and enriched Egypt with wealth and power. According to
the stele of Thutmose III, over 350 cities fell to the
Egyptians under his rule. There is little doubt that his
numerous campaigns were extremely successful. He
has in fact been referred to as the \"Napoleon of ancient
Egypt\" because of his military expansion.
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