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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A gold and silver mirror in the shape of Hathor Wig covering of gold, atop a replica wig and head The wig-covering in reconstruction Wig crown of gold Wig crown of gold Floral pendant Three canopic jars, of the princesses Jug with the cartouches of Thutmose III Necklaces in reconstruction (hypothetical) Pendants and jewellery Golden sandals of the three princesses

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).
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  1. frogb
    March 23, 2017,

    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?

    • DominicPerry
      March 27, 2017,

      Hi frog 🙂

      The Egyptians exploited Sinai for copper and turquoise, primarily.

      Regards,
      Dominic

  2. Angela
    September 30, 2020,

    I liked the inclusion of the three princess’ story, though I hope they didn’t die all together! That would be a bit fishy!

    • DominicPerry
      September 30, 2020,

      That would be, unless there was an epidemic we don’t know about

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