18th dynasty new kingdom

The 18th dynasty of Ancient Egypt's New Kingdom period! This was a time of great prosperity, cultural achievements, and military conquests. Here's a brief overview:

Rulers of the 18th Dynasty:

1. Ahmose I (1570-1546 BCE): Founder of the 18th dynasty, he led the fight against the Hyksos and restored Egyptian power.
2. Amenhotep I (1546-1526 BCE): Son of Ahmose, he expanded Egyptian territories and built temples and monuments.
3. Thutmose I (1526-1518 BCE): Grandson of Ahmose, he conquered Nubia and Syria, and built temples and monuments.
4. Thutmose II (1518-1504 BCE): Son of Thutmose I, he married Hatshepsut, his half-sister, and ruled jointly with her.
5. Hatshepsut (1504-1482 BCE): One of the few female pharaohs of Egypt, she built many temples and monuments, and expanded trade and commerce.
6. Thutmose III (1482-1425 BCE): Son of Thutmose II, he was a great military leader, conquering much of the Near East and building many temples and monuments.
7. Amenhotep II (1425-1400 BCE): Son of Thutmose III, he continued his father's military campaigns and built temples and monuments.
8. Thutmose IV (1400-1390 BCE): Son of Amenhotep II, he restored the temples and monuments of his predecessors.
9. Amenhotep III (1390-1352 BCE): Son of Thutmose IV, he built many temples and monuments, and expanded trade and commerce.
10. Akhenaten (1352-1336 BCE): Son of Amenhotep III, he introduced monotheistic worship of the sun god Aten, and built a new capital city, Akhetaten.
11. Tutankhamun (1336-1327 BCE): Son of Akhenaten, he restored the traditional worship of the gods and built temples and monuments.
12. Ay (1327-1323 BCE): A vizier and general, he became pharaoh after Tutankhamun's death.
13. Horemheb (1323-1319 BCE): A general and vizier, he became pharaoh after Ay's death and restored the traditional worship of the gods.

Notable Achievements:

• Conquest of Nubia and Syria
• Expansion of trade and commerce
• Construction of many temples and monuments, including the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak
• Development of art, literature, and architecture
• Introduction of monotheistic worship of the sun god Aten

Decline and Legacy:

• The 18th dynasty ended with the death of Horemheb, who had no clear successor.
• The 19th dynasty, which followed, was marked by internal conflicts and external threats.
• The 18th dynasty's legacy included the development of a strong centralized government, the expansion of trade and commerce, and the creation of some of the most iconic and enduring works of art and architecture in human history.