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Amenhotep III [ˌæmɛnˈhəʊtɛp], Amenhotpe III [ˌæmɛnˈhɒtpɪ] n (Biographies / Amenhotep III (?1411 bc-?1375 bc) M, Egyptian, POLITICS: hereditary ruler) Greek name Amenophis. ?1411-?1375 bc, Egyptian pharaoh who expanded Egypt's influence by peaceful diplomacy and erected many famous buildings How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The items to be
displayed include a 3,000 pound quartzite head of Amenhotep III, a
papyrus scroll text and illustration from the Book of the Dead depicting
the jackal-headed god Anubis weighing a heart against the feather of
truth, and a fragmentary stela with Akhenaten from the 18th Dynasty. But when Akhenaten came to power as Amenhotep IV, succeeding his
father Amenhotep III, a new art took hold of the ancient kingdom. ) will be showcased as well, including those of
pharaohs Amenhotep II and Thutmose IV and the rich, intact tomb of Yuya
and Tuyu, parents-in-law of Amenhotep III and great-grandparents of
Tutankhamun. |
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