Thutmose IV (Part 2).
From 1418 to 1400 BCE, Men-kheperu-Re Thutmose IV ruled Egypt with capable mind and mighty arms. His reign saw some fascinating events pop up, including new mining expeditions in the Sinai (led by his wife, of all people) and a campaign against bedouin down in the gold country of Nubia. Along the way, Thutmose saw developments in tomb architecture, gave slaves to his temples, and generally ruled the Nile as a mighty and accomplished pharaoh. We cover everything…
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Interesting how little consensus there is for a reign length even during this very archaeologically visible dynasty!
Thutmose’s decision to make peace with the Mitanni is an interesting one, it feels like the first time we’ve seen diplomatic correspondence between two state(ish) entities on this podcast.
Previously the language of dialogue that’s been presented is I raid your towns, you come out to face me with your army, I back down, we repeat the following year.
Were the cities of Qadesh, Tunip etc. sending regular tribute in this era? Or had they drifted back to the Mitanni orbit