Thutmose III

Thutmose III was the heir to the 18th dynasty of Egypt and the stepson of the previous pharaoh Hatshepsut. As King Thutmose II's only son, he was supposed to take over the throne upon his death, but he was only two years old so his stepmother Hatshepsut took the throne while he became co-regent of King Thutmose II. His reign lasted 54 years and he died at the age of 56, but his contribution to Egyptian civilization is still considered one of the greatest. Becoming the most famous ancient Egyptian Pharaoh with the name "Napoléon of Egypt", Thutmose has an extensive list of achievements and military achievements. The expansion of the kingdom of Egypt under his reign was remarkable. Thutmose is also considered a great warrior who fought many enemies to protect Egypt and its people. He contributed greatly to the construction of various sites and his most famous contribution is the temple at Karnak. One of the towers from this temple was reconstructed as Theodosius' Obelisk in Istanbul, Turkey. Thutmose's mummy was discovered in the Valley of the Kings, where he was buried along with other pharaohs of the same dynasty.

Thutmose III devoted himself to military training while his stepmother, the pharaoh, assumed the main role of ruler only when Hatshepsut died in 1458. The pharaoh's military training paid off, and he gained fame as a military genius; indeed, Egyptologists sometimes refer to him as the Napoleon of Egypt. Thutmose III never lost a battle and his military exploits earned him the respect of his subjects and, for many, his status as the greatest pharaoh ever.

• Duration of reign: 1458 BC – 1425 BC