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King Thutmose IV

Details about King Thutmose IV

  • 05 16, 2023

Details about King Thutmose IV

King Tahmus IV was the son of King Amenhotbah II. King Amanhadh II had several children racing to succeed their father, the athletic pharaoh. Among the tricks of the arrival of King Tahmus IV to rule was that he claimed to have seen God Ra in his sleep.

The text states that "the Sphinx" spoke to Prince Thutmous and told him that if he removed the sand accumulated on his statue and kept it from his blindness, he would make him Egypt's next ruler. And this painting is proof that Tahmus IV was not the legitimate heir to the throne of Egypt.

 He was competing with his brothers for the throne of Egypt, and that they were an obstacle to his assumption of the throne, creating a dream story as a kind of political propaganda for him to circumvent the throne of the country without the legitimate right of power, and he had already removed the sand from the great statue of the "Sphinx". He set up a wall around him, the effects of which are still lingering.

The last good deed of Thutmus IV was apparently the establishment of his grandfather's obelisk Thutmus III, which he inscribed and remained in place for thirty-five years, after which he ascended to heaven, and his reign was not more than eight months and nine years, as Maneton reminded us.

King Thutmus IV married Queen Nefertari, was the Queen of the 18th Family of Egypt, the first great royal wife of Pharaoh Thutmous IV, and also married the Queen "Death of M. Weah", whose name meant death in the Holy Ship. She was a secondary wife of the King.

Her importance in history came when she gave birth to King Thutmus IV and the Crown Prince. "Naked", there are no children known to the Queen, and he married a princess from Mettani as a consolidation of relations between Egypt and Mettani.

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During his reign, Thutmose III formed one of the oldest empires in history. Egypt's borders stretched to the Euphrates River and Syria in the east, Libya in the west, the coasts of Phoenicia and Cyprus in the north, and to the sources of the Nile in the south, reaching as far as the fourth waterfall, or the fourth Gand

King Thutmose IV played a significant role in ancient Egyptian society during the New Kingdom period (c. 1400–1300 BCE). Here are some key aspects of his role and contributions:

Pharaoh: Thutmose IV served as the Pharaoh of Egypt, the highest political and religious authority in the kingdom. As Pharaoh, he was responsible for maintaining order, administering justice, and overseeing the administration of the state.

Military Leader: Like many Pharaohs of his time, Thutmose IV was a military leader. He led campaigns to protect Egypt's borders and expand its territory. Notably, he is known for his military successes in Nubia and the Levant.

Building Projects: Thutmose IV initiated several building projects during his reign. One of his most famous accomplishments is the restoration of the Great Sphinx of Giza, which had become buried in sand over the centuries. He erected an inscribed stela (known as the Dream Stele) between the paws of the Sphinx, recounting a dream he had that led to the Sphinx's excavation.

Religious Role: As Pharaoh, Thutmose IV also had important religious duties. He was seen as the intermediary between the gods and the people, responsible for maintaining the cults of various deities and ensuring the well-being of Egypt through religious rituals.

Cultural Contributions: Thutmose IV's reign contributed to the cultural and artistic flourishing of the New Kingdom. He commissioned sculptures, monuments, and temples, reflecting the grandeur of Egyptian art and architecture during this period.

Foreign Relations: Thutmose IV engaged in diplomatic relations with neighboring states, maintaining alliances, and securing favorable trade agreements. This helped ensure Egypt's stability and prosperity.

Legacy: Thutmose IV is remembered for his role in restoring the Great Sphinx, which remains an iconic symbol of ancient Egypt. His reign is also associated with the development of religious and military traditions that persisted in Egypt for centuries.

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