The most famous Pharaoh of Egypt’s 18th dynasty has to be King Tutankhamen. The riches of his tomb have given him international fame and recognition , but in a historical sense his accomplishes cannot be compared to those of Ahmose I. Ahmose I accomplished something that Pharaohs before him could not and that was then continued by his Successor. Although the lack of riches in his tomb could not allow him to have the modern recognition that King Tutankhamen he is rich in his history. Before Ahmose I was Pharaoh, Egypt was going through its second intermediate period where Egypt was not unified and foreigners were ruling the Delta. The Hyksos came into control of the Delta after the decline Egyptian government when the reign of brothers Neferhotpe
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At just 10 years old, he was crowned Pharaoh and only 10 years later he defeated the Hyksos, united the two Egypt’s, and gained control of a large portion of Nubia in the process . This reunification of Egypt and the accession of Ahmose I thus marked the beginning of what is now known as the New Kingdom. After the reunification of Egypt was dealt with he returned home and married his sister Ahmose-Nefertiri, which was seen as something normal and actually beneficial as it (supposedly) strengthen the bloodline and made it pure . This marriage to his sister could of course be seen as just being a normal cultural practice that shows up once in a while in Egyptian history, but the sudden rise of incest in his successors all through the 18th dynasty could offer a different explanation to the incestuous marriage and marriages there after. After the extended period of time where Egypt was separated, showing strength as a newly unified country was probably of optimum importance. Since the belief was that marriages between siblings only really improved the bloodline, his marriage was possibly done to improve the image and strength of the royal family and ensure that future Pharaohs could keep the unity he achieved. It could also be the sudden distaste for foreigners caused by the Hyksos and fear of others again ruling Egypt. Either way the marriage was successful in bringing into the world an Heir, Amenhotep
At just 10 years old, he was crowned Pharaoh and only 10 years later he defeated the Hyksos, united the two Egypt’s, and gained control of a large portion of Nubia in the process . This reunification of Egypt and the accession of Ahmose I thus marked the beginning of what is now known as the New Kingdom. After the reunification of Egypt was dealt with he returned home and married his sister Ahmose-Nefertiri, which was seen as something normal and actually beneficial as it (supposedly) strengthen the bloodline and made it pure . This marriage to his sister could of course be seen as just being a normal cultural practice that shows up once in a while in Egyptian history, but the sudden rise of incest in his successors all through the 18th dynasty could offer a different explanation to the incestuous marriage and marriages there after. After the extended period of time where Egypt was separated, showing strength as a newly unified country was probably of optimum importance. Since the belief was that marriages between siblings only really improved the bloodline, his marriage was possibly done to improve the image and strength of the royal family and ensure that future Pharaohs could keep the unity he achieved. It could also be the sudden distaste for foreigners caused by the Hyksos and fear of others again ruling Egypt. Either way the marriage was successful in bringing into the world an Heir, Amenhotep