Thutmose III (Part 7): Diplomacy & the Egyptian Empire.
1460 – 1455 BCE. After the brilliant campaign of regnal year 33, Thutmose enjoyed a period of peace and plenty. Foreign powers began to seek relations with Egypt, and the power of the Pharaoh appeared supreme. This manifested in the appearance of three unusual princesses…
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from the tomb of the three princesses – eye inlays restored (Met Museum).
Based on mid-18th Dynasty styles (Winlock 1948).
Met Museum
With earrings, atop a replica wig and head: based on mid-18th Dynasty styles (Winlock 1948).
With necklace, atop a replica wig and head: based on mid-18th Dynasty styles (Winlock 1948).
Met Museum
left-to-right = Manhata, Manuwai, Meruta (Winlock 1948).
Met Museum
Winlock 1948
Winlock 1948
Winlock 1948
Bibliography
- Herbert Winlock, The Treasure of Three Egyptian Princesses (1948).
- Christine Lilyquist (ed), The Tomb of Three Foreign Wives of Thutmosis III (2003).
- Nora E. Scott, “Egyptian Jewelry,” The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin (March 1964).
- Donald B. Redford, The Wars in Syria and Palestine of Thutmose III (2003).
Hi Dominic. Long time listener of the show – love your podcast. Quick question though in regards to Lapis Lazuli that you mentioned in this episode. Didn’t the egyptians have a Lapis Lazuli mine in the Sinai for their own production of the resource?
Hi frog 🙂
The Egyptians exploited Sinai for copper and turquoise, primarily.
Regards,
Dominic
I liked the inclusion of the three princess’ story, though I hope they didn’t die all together! That would be a bit fishy!
That would be, unless there was an epidemic we don’t know about