1. Introduction This case study mainly aims to demonstrate an analysis on the relationships between Egypt and other countries based on the Annals of Thutmose III. The discussion will focus on three different regions, which are Syria-Palestine, Nubia and Punt respectively. Apart from the analysis, the origin, genre and content of the annals will be covered briefly in the report. Potential issues and debates of secondary literature will also be presented in that it is important to be critical when analysing and studying secondary resources.
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2.1 The Annals of Thutmose III were believed to be the longest, consisting of at least 233 lines, and most comprehensive historical epigraph, which are of paramount significance to the understanding of the military accomplishments of Egyptian king (Breasted 1906, 163). They are compiled from a multitude of log entries recorded yearly about not less than 16 military campaigns during the reign of Thutmose III from year 22 (1458 BC) to year 42 (1438 BC) in the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom. …show more content…
The first campaign, Battle of Megiddo in year 22 and 23, particularly, was the longest and most exhaustive document among all seventeen campaigns. It was a battle between Egypt and the alliance led by the king of Kadesh, who integrated several forces such as Sharuhen and Euphrates with the help from the Mitanni to fight against Thutmose III. The Syrian alliance was defeated and retreated in disarray to the city of Megiddo and thus triggered off the Siege of Megiddo. Eventually, Thutmose III triumphed over the alliance and they started paying tribute to Egypt since then. Megiddo was just a starting point for Thutmose III and Egypt became the most dominant power in the region under military
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2.1 The Annals of Thutmose III were believed to be the longest, consisting of at least 233 lines, and most comprehensive historical epigraph, which are of paramount significance to the understanding of the military accomplishments of Egyptian king (Breasted 1906, 163). They are compiled from a multitude of log entries recorded yearly about not less than 16 military campaigns during the reign of Thutmose III from year 22 (1458 BC) to year 42 (1438 BC) in the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom. …show more content…
The first campaign, Battle of Megiddo in year 22 and 23, particularly, was the longest and most exhaustive document among all seventeen campaigns. It was a battle between Egypt and the alliance led by the king of Kadesh, who integrated several forces such as Sharuhen and Euphrates with the help from the Mitanni to fight against Thutmose III. The Syrian alliance was defeated and retreated in disarray to the city of Megiddo and thus triggered off the Siege of Megiddo. Eventually, Thutmose III triumphed over the alliance and they started paying tribute to Egypt since then. Megiddo was just a starting point for Thutmose III and Egypt became the most dominant power in the region under military