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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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They include the conqueror Amenhotep I, the indomitable Queen Hatshepsut, “the magnificent” Amenhotep III, the transformative Akhenaten, and the highly celebrated Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great.

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

It dates back to what is considered a golden era of ancient Egypt, the period under King Amenhotep III of the 18th dynasty.

From Washington Times Apr. 9, 2021

The city dates to the reign of Amenhotep III, one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, who ruled from 1391 to 1353 BC.

From BBC Apr. 9, 2021

It is significant to find, however, that no mention is made of them in the inscriptions of the Pharaohs after the reign of Amenhotep III.

From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Mackenzie, Donald Alexander

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