History at the time
Amenhotep III ruled for almost 40 years during the 18th dynasty of Egypt and presided over the most stable and prosperous period of Egypt. Not much is known is about the history at the time.
There are inscriptions that mention about the military action in Nubia during the early years of Amenhotep III. Though Amenhotep was not directly involved in the conflict, hundreds were killed in period of few hours. There was a great period of building works and arts during his rule. The money for the construction and arts came from international trade and gold mining in Egypt. Amenhotep III was responsible for improving relations with the neighboring regions. This resulted in increased internal trade between Egypt and the rest of the world. Egyptian materials were found in Greece. There was also a great agricultural success during his rule. There was record harvest during the king’s 30th year of the rule. Even though the noble men in the kingdom were very rich, the common man did not share in the prosperity of Egypt.
Many consider the period from 1550 – 1070 B.C. as the time when Egypt was well known internationally and was very powerful. During this period Egypt controlled Nubia, Libya, Palestine and Syria. Amenhotep III ruled Egypt from 1391 – 1353 B.C. The Era from 1550 – 1200 B.C. refers to the late Bronze Era. Copper tools were still dominant in this period but later on Iron became popular. As early as 1400 BC, Kings of Mittanni were sending gifts of iron items to the Egyptian pharaohs. The Hittites conquered the Mitanni in 1370 B.C. The Hittites and the Hurrians together kept Egyptian power in check in their respective neighborhoods. Hebrews arrived in Palestine after conquering the area.
The Vedic period in India lasted from 1500 B.C. to 500 B.C. People from Northwest migrated and settled down in South Asia. These people known as Aryans mixed with the locals and Sanskrit became the dominant language. Beginning around 1500 B.C., the Vedic hymns which represented the earliest Hindu writings were composed. Settlements began in central and south India. Iron working developed in North India around 1300 B.C. and in South India around 1000 B.C.
The Shang dynasty ruled China from 1700 B.C. – 1027 B.C. The Shang dynasty was built by a rebel leader who removed the last Xia Dynasty ruler from power. Agriculture, Hunting and Animal husbandry were the main economic areas that flourished during this period. The series of Shang rulers ruled from Northern China to where the modern day Beijing is located. Bronze work was very popular during these times. The bronze products were mainly used by the noble families and the emperors and loyal members. Rituals to worship spirits and honor sacred ancestors were highly developed during this period. The royal tombs indicate that the Royal family members were buried with lots of valuable articles for use after life.
Amenhotep was one of the youngest kings of Egypt who ruled over Egypt during the most prosperous and stable period in its history. Amenhotep III liked to build temples and statues and that made him one of Egypt’s great pharaohs.
There are inscriptions that mention about the military action in Nubia during the early years of Amenhotep III. Though Amenhotep was not directly involved in the conflict, hundreds were killed in period of few hours. There was a great period of building works and arts during his rule. The money for the construction and arts came from international trade and gold mining in Egypt. Amenhotep III was responsible for improving relations with the neighboring regions. This resulted in increased internal trade between Egypt and the rest of the world. Egyptian materials were found in Greece. There was also a great agricultural success during his rule. There was record harvest during the king’s 30th year of the rule. Even though the noble men in the kingdom were very rich, the common man did not share in the prosperity of Egypt.
Many consider the period from 1550 – 1070 B.C. as the time when Egypt was well known internationally and was very powerful. During this period Egypt controlled Nubia, Libya, Palestine and Syria. Amenhotep III ruled Egypt from 1391 – 1353 B.C. The Era from 1550 – 1200 B.C. refers to the late Bronze Era. Copper tools were still dominant in this period but later on Iron became popular. As early as 1400 BC, Kings of Mittanni were sending gifts of iron items to the Egyptian pharaohs. The Hittites conquered the Mitanni in 1370 B.C. The Hittites and the Hurrians together kept Egyptian power in check in their respective neighborhoods. Hebrews arrived in Palestine after conquering the area.
The Vedic period in India lasted from 1500 B.C. to 500 B.C. People from Northwest migrated and settled down in South Asia. These people known as Aryans mixed with the locals and Sanskrit became the dominant language. Beginning around 1500 B.C., the Vedic hymns which represented the earliest Hindu writings were composed. Settlements began in central and south India. Iron working developed in North India around 1300 B.C. and in South India around 1000 B.C.
The Shang dynasty ruled China from 1700 B.C. – 1027 B.C. The Shang dynasty was built by a rebel leader who removed the last Xia Dynasty ruler from power. Agriculture, Hunting and Animal husbandry were the main economic areas that flourished during this period. The series of Shang rulers ruled from Northern China to where the modern day Beijing is located. Bronze work was very popular during these times. The bronze products were mainly used by the noble families and the emperors and loyal members. Rituals to worship spirits and honor sacred ancestors were highly developed during this period. The royal tombs indicate that the Royal family members were buried with lots of valuable articles for use after life.
Amenhotep was one of the youngest kings of Egypt who ruled over Egypt during the most prosperous and stable period in its history. Amenhotep III liked to build temples and statues and that made him one of Egypt’s great pharaohs.