Accomplishments
Amenhotep III ruled Egypt at the hieght of its prosperity. His rule was unusual becuse of its peaceful nature. Other than it's little conflict in Nubia, no major wars were fought.
Amenhotep III was a supporter of the arts, and during his reign magnificent buildings and sculptures were created. He built the Temple of Amun that's now in modern-day Luxor. On the East side of the temple, he displayed that he was born from the god Amun. He built a mortuary temple near West of the Nile, and it's known as one of the largest royal temples in Egypt.
Amenhotep III developed strong foreign relations with rulers in the near east, therefore it increased trade and gift exchange between them. Egypt was a bigger partner in this trade. More and more foreigners resided in Egypt during his rule. They married local Egytians and were found to hold high posts in Egypt. This allowed Egyptian influence and culture to expand in the near east.
Amenhotep III is best remembered for his interests in art and expanding Egypt's influence in the near east. The peaceful era provided him with the time to pursue his interests.
Amenhotep III was a supporter of the arts, and during his reign magnificent buildings and sculptures were created. He built the Temple of Amun that's now in modern-day Luxor. On the East side of the temple, he displayed that he was born from the god Amun. He built a mortuary temple near West of the Nile, and it's known as one of the largest royal temples in Egypt.
Amenhotep III developed strong foreign relations with rulers in the near east, therefore it increased trade and gift exchange between them. Egypt was a bigger partner in this trade. More and more foreigners resided in Egypt during his rule. They married local Egytians and were found to hold high posts in Egypt. This allowed Egyptian influence and culture to expand in the near east.
Amenhotep III is best remembered for his interests in art and expanding Egypt's influence in the near east. The peaceful era provided him with the time to pursue his interests.