Compare And Contrast Megiddo And Thutmose III

Megiddo and Thutmose III The Egyptian empire in the New Kingdom marked a very significant period for Egypt in terms of economy and prosperity through military conquest. Thutmose III, ‘the Valiant of Montu’, was one of many influential pharaohs in this period, who contributed greatly to the expansion of Egypt through a totally of 17 military campaigns. However, it is his first campaign, the Battle of Megiddo, which is considered to be not only his most memorable and victorious achievement but also one of the most significant conquests which enabled and ensured Egyptian power further north of its borders.

During the co-regency of Hatshepsut and Thutmose, Egyptian power and control started to decline due to a lack of military activity, consequently Egypt became vulnerable of attack. Therefore as a result, the prince of Kadesh, saw this opportunity and led a revolt along with 330 other Asiatic princes against Egypt in order to prevent the expansion of Egypt into Syria.

However, after the death of Hatshepsut, Thutmose

As well as allowing people in the city of Megiddo to go back to their home cities. How Thutmose treated the conquered kings was significant due to the fact that it projected Thutmose as a leader, a strategist and a tactician to neighbouring cities and states. *** Although the raiding of booty by the Egyptians delayed the process of the capture of Megiddo, along with plunder within the city, the Egyptians had a rather large amount of booty. Booty which Thutmose rewarded to his soldiers due to the victory they had accomplished. The spoil from Megiddo provided Egyptians with 340 prisoners, 502 weapons, 2238 horses, 200 suits of armour, 924 chariots and 25 000 domesticated animals. The Egyptians also took advantage of the crops in Megiddo and sent a large amount back to