The rise of the New Kingdom
The New Kingdom officially began during Ahmose of Thebes' rule. The population was prosperous and rich at this time, and they had access to all public amenities. The royal hierarchy included the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. In reality, these dynasties produced some of the most powerful Egyptian pharaohs, such as Ramses II, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and Thutmose III.
The Egyptians explored and conquered numerous countries in southern Arabic during this time. In the pursuit of fresh resources and opportunities, conquests were made in Kush, Nubia, Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. Trade was also made possible by this growth. The people of Nubia carved and made expensive objects to generate a lot of money, while the gold mines there were utilized to import gold.
The pharaohs displayed great splendor and used their personal fortune to erect enormous temples. The Temple of Luxor, the Karnak temple complex, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and Abu Simbel are a few of the most well-known religious structures.
The Valley of the Kings, where all New Kingdom pharaohs were buried, was another wonder of archaeology. The tomb of Tutankhamun was one of the most recent finds in the Valley of the Kings. Gold decorations were found buried alongside King Tutankhamun's body and the building was confirmed to be in tact.
Ramesses III's rule marked the beginning of the New Kingdom's disintegration. He engaged in numerous wars, but the conflict with the Libyan tribesmen and seafarers significantly damaged his economy. There was a shortage of food, additional famines, and job possibilities as a result of these ongoing fights. Internal corruption was a significant factor in the economy's decline. The Third Intermediate Period was founded by this empire, whose final king was Ramesses III.
