![]() ![]() This technique uses a solid core with a rod support to allow the formation of molten glass around it. Even glass-making made significant progress in the introduction of core formation. Tombs built under his reign were the first to be completely painted instead of only painting the relief carvings. He was the first to so completely embrace pillars in his designs and oversaw the building of the first basilica style structure. ![]() Certain artistic trends started under Hatshepsut were only accelerated under Thutmose. He commissioned over fifty temples and countless tombs for nobles. Thutmose also continued his family’s tradition of extensive building projects. Interior Tomb of Thutmose III – note the fully painted chamber, walls and ceiling His conquests included much of Nubia, Canaan, and Syria, and under his reign Egypt reached her greatest territorial limits. He launched a minimum of sixteen campaigns over the course of twenty years, capturing around 350 cities. Thutmose had been the head of the Egyptian army under the reign of Hatshepsut, and grew into a skilled general. He reigned for almost 54 years from approximately 1479-1425 B.C., and excelled at military expansion. However, late in his reign either he or his son worked to obscure much of her history. Thutmose succeeded Hatshepsut, his step-mother, and continued her successful legacy. Thutmose III – The “Napoleon Of Egypt” Statue of Thutmose III, Met Museum Hatshepsut – A Powerful Female Pharaoh Statue of Hatshepsut, Met Museum It insists that Nectanebo fled to the Macedonian court, there seducing the king’s wife, Olympias, and fathering Alexander the Great himself. A more fanciful account comes from the Alexander Romance. He presumably remained in sanctuary there for the remainder of his life. Nectanebo escaped, but fled south to Nubia. The Persians defeated the Egyptian forces at the Battle of Pelusium and installed a Persian satrap to govern from Memphis. At the same time, several Greek cities agreed to send soldiers in support of the Persian campaign. Relief from Nectanebo’s restoration of the temple of Isis at Behbeit El Hagar, Met MuseumĪfter successfully defending his throne for several years, one of his mercenary commanders, Mentor of Rhodes, defected and joined the Persian advance in 345 B.C. Yet Nectanebo was up against the impossible task of defending against the vast might of the Persian Empire, determined to take control of Egypt. Though much of the art and architecture remained traditional, Nectabebo also continued the trend of growing realism in artwork that had begun in the 26 th dynasty. He oversaw numerous construction and restoration projects with a particular focus on temples. Despite losing control of Egypt, Nectabebo II began his rule as a successful Pharaoh. Nectanebo II, last Egyptian king of the 30 th dynasty, bears the unfortunate distinction of being the Pharaoh that saw his nation fall to foreign rule. Nectanebo being sheltered at the feet of Horus, Met Museum Nectanebo II – The Last Native Ruler Of Egypt ![]()
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