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Amenhotep III

American  
[ah-muhn-hoh-tep, am-uhn-] / ˌɑ mənˈhoʊ tɛp, ˌæm ən- /

noun

  1. king of Egypt 1411?–1375 b.c.


Amenhotep III British  
/ ˌæmɛnˈhəʊtɛp, ˌæmɛnˈhɒtpɪ /

noun

  1. Greek name Amenophis. ?1411–?1375 bc , Egyptian pharaoh who expanded Egypt's influence by peaceful diplomacy and erected many famous buildings

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Zachary James returns as both Amenhotep III, Akhnaten’s father, and the engaging narrator who occasionally threatens to get carried away.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Thutmose IV, likely a younger son, and the long and especially prosperous rule of Amenhotep III, known as “the Magnificent.”

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Amenhotep III also refers to himself and his palace at Malqata as “Dazzling Aten.”

From Scientific American • Nov. 4, 2022

The newly unearthed city is located between the temple of King Rameses III and the colossi of Amenhotep III on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor.

From Washington Times • Apr. 9, 2021

In breadth and majesty he almost equals the fine limestone lions of Amenhotep III.

From Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt by Maspero, G. (Gaston)