Later, I decided to travel and view the rule of Hatshepsut's son, the one who she served as regent for and who eventually deposed her. He ruled after 15 years of Hatshepsut’s, assuming power in his mid to late 20’s. Before he became pharaoh he trained in the military and became a successful general, engaging in numerous military campaigns. He was known as the “Napoleon of Egypt” due to these successful military campaigns, with more than 17 occurring. This lead to the largest empire Egypt had seen until that point. I witnessed his magnificent rule of nearly 54 years and was stunned. This is what makes an empire great, such great military might, a factor that is characteristic of civilizations.
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Statue of Thutmosis III
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Mummified head of Thutmosis III
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