Egyptologists John Darnell and Colleen Manassa develop a vivid picture of the forces, engagements, weaponry, strategies, tactics, and political machinations that characterized warfare during the Amarna period of the New Kingdom (1550-1335) B.C.E).

Tutankhamun[a] or Tutankhamen, [b] (Ancient Egyptian: twt-ꜥnḫ-jmn; c. 1341 BC – c. 1323 BC), was an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled c. 1332 – 1323 BC during the late Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Born Tutankhaten, he was likely a son of Akhenaten, thought to be buried in KV55.

May 30, 2023 · Tutankhamun’s military endeavors aimed to maintain Egypt’s authority in the southern territories and secure its borders. While the exact details of his military campaigns are not extensively documented, they indicate his commitment to protecting Egypt’s interests and asserting the power of the pharaoh.

The rich array of objects found in Tutankhamun's tomb speak to the opulence of the Egyptian court and the young king's pampered life. But other items, including numerous throwsticks (sort of...

Nov 9, 2009 · Tutankhamun, or simply King Tut, ruled Egypt as pharaoh until his early death. Howard Carter found his tomb intact, setting off a worldwide Egyptology frenzy.

Oct 18, 2019 · Commonly known today as “King Tut”, Tutankhamun was a young 8/9-year-old boy who inherited the throne from his father, the “heretic Pharaoh” Akhenaten (Akhenaton) in the year c. 1333 BCE. Tutankhamun would go on to have an unremarkable reign for 10 or so years.

A scene depicted on a wooden chest showcases Tutankhamun’s Egyptian military defiant against the Nubians.

Apr 18, 2024 · Yes, King Tutankhamun did have a military. Although he came to power at a young age, historical evidence suggests that he did lead military campaigns and likely had a standing army to maintain control over the kingdom.

Jun 10, 2024 · Tutankhamun was an Egyptian pharaoh who became well-known after the discovery of his intact tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings in 1922. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline

Nov 15, 2022 · King Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was a pharaoh who ruled Egypt from 1332 to 1323 B.C. He ascended to the throne of Egypt as a child, when he was eight or nine years old, and was...