Amenhotep III, also known as Amenophis, was the son of Thutmosis IV and Queen Mutemwiya. His birth name was Amenhotep-Heqawaset,
meaning "Amun is pleased, the Ruler of Thebes
." His throne name was Neb-maat-re, meaning "Lord of Truth is Re." He
was thought to have taken the throne at the age of 12, and was the ninth pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty. He was a prolific builder in his time, and many of his monuments still stand today, such as the Luxor and the Colossi of Memnon. He wasHis reign was known for peace and prosperity and an international trade and a strong gold supply. Over the span of his reign, he helped Egypt reach its peak of international power. He is thought to have died in about the 39th year of reign.
Mummification[]
His remains were found hidden in the Royal Cache along with his father, although he was first buried in the Western Valley of the Valley of the Kings. Amenhotep III was placed in his tomb, but was later moved to be placed alongside many other pharaohs of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth dynasties in a side chamber of KV35 for their protection.
Studies[]
The tomb was originally discovered by two French engineers of Napoleon Bonaparte's Egyptian expedition, Jollois and Devilliers, who excavated and charted the tomb, now known as KV22, but the mummy was not in situ. It was not until 1881 that his mummy was found in the Royal Cache. Not much was left of the body, as the skull and bones had deteriorated much over time.
Pathology[]
He suffered from severe dental problems, arthritis, and possibly obesity in his final years. It has been suggested that his dental problems resulted in an abscess which killed him, but this has been disputed.
References[]
Bayuk, Andrew (2003). Amenhotep III. Retrieved from: http://guardians.net/egypt/amenhtp3.htm Dunne, Jimmy (2013). Egypt: The Tomb of Amenhotep III (and possibly Queen Tiy) on the West Bank at Luxor. Retrieved from: http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/amenhotep3t.htm