How Did Ancient Egypt's Relations With Foreign Power

A woman becoming Pharaoh had been almost unheard of in ancient Egypt until Hatshepsut was born. Hatshepsut was the second daughter of the pharaoh, Thothmes I. After her sister, Neferu-khebit, died, Hatshepsut was the next heir to the throne unless a male married her and became Pharaoh. After Thothmes passed away, Hatshepsut fearfully, yet confidently, claimed the throne and commenced one of the most successful She-Pharaoh reigns ever recorded. Pauline Gedge’s Child of the Morning explained the social, political, economic, and cultural aspects of ancient Egypt’s society during Hatshepsut’s reign as Queen and Pharaoh.

Ramesses II, also known as Rameses and Ramses was the third Pharaoh of the nineteenth dynasty in ancient Egypt and arguably the most powerful ruler Egypt has seen. He led his civilization from 1279-1213 B.C.E. With a seemingly everlasting reign of around sixty six to sixty seven years, Ramesses aided Egypt in the ways of expansion and growth of power. Being born into royalty and prosperity, Ramesses was able to influence the politics and growth of his country at a very young age. Shortly after his death, Egypt’s new kingdom faced a decline in power and influence.

In addition Akhenaten is possibly unfairly not attributed with being a primarily effective Pharaoh. Accounts seem to direct that Akhenaten permitted Egyptian influence to weaken but this is not accurate. Moreover Akhenaten’s

The ancient civilization of Egypt was ruled by despotic Pharaohs who were the political and religious dignitaries of upper and lower Egypt.The kingdom of Ancient Egypt, whose people believed in a pantheon of various gods who governed the world around them,decided that the rule of the Pharaohs was justified through religious beliefs, but unlike the much later Kings and Queens of England, Pharaohs right to rule came not from approval from God, but from being considered gods themselves. Most contracts were oral agreements, sealed with a handshake or its ancient Egyptian equivalent in the presence of a few witnesses. But occasionally, permanent records were made which throw a light on the society and its sense of legality.The government of Ancient Egypt depended on two important factors; the Pharaoh and agriculture. The Pharaoh was an vital part of the Egyptian government and he appointed the other officials during most periods. The highest officials took their orders directly from the king. Agriculture was the foundation of Egypt 's economy and government. A significant treaty entitled the Egyptian–Hittite peace treaty, provided an atmosphere of enmity between Hatti And Egypt after a long war between the Hittite Empire and the Egyptians, who had fought for over two centuries to gain mastery over the lands of the eastern Mediterranean. Although there were differences in how members of the various social classes were treated and judged, neither riches, nor nobility raised a

Akhenaten, a pharaoh of ancient Egypt, had big shoes to fill when he stepped up to the throne. His father, Amenhotep III, had helped restore their country to its former glory by being a diplomat. Amenhotep negotiated with bordering nations to provide stable political alliances, and trade routes. Egypt,

Due to Hatshepsut’s extensive trading expeditions, military campaigns were scarce because there was no need for going to war with other countries such as Punt, since they are already making alliances with each other through trade. However, there were times where Hatshepsut was in battles with other countries, her intention was to obtain peace for her people. Hatshepsut even made foreign policies that was focused on trade rather than war because she wanted create friendship with neighbouring states. Likewise, Hatshepsut objected the idea of invading other countries and starting wars, as she thought that by having little to no warfare would make her country more stable. Hatshepsut presented herself as a wise leader thus also making her a momentous pharaoh because she was able to find another way of bringing peace into her kingdom without the use of military and warfare. As a result, the citizens of Egypt lived in tranquility under Hatshepsut’s

At the end of the Middle Kingdom, the Hyksos people invaded Egypt. The Hyksos most likely migrated from Western Asia in Syria-Palestine, but have no clear origin where they are from. The Egyptians called these people hikau-khausut which means "ruler of the foreign countries”. The Hyksos were technologically advanced and because of that they had a strong military. The Egyptians had been isolated from the growing and progressing world by the deserts which surround the country. Because of this isolation, the Egyptians were unprepared for any attack and had a weaker military force. Instead of protecting themself they relied on their natural borders to shelter them from invasion. When the Hyksos invaded Egypt, they left a lasting impact on Egypt’s lifestyle by introducing the Egyptians to different trade methods, diversifying their economy, and exposed exposing them to new military techniques.

The history of ancient Egypt is divided into three blocks of time referred to as kingdoms. The kingdoms were named as the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom. This essay highlights the differences among the three kingdoms in terms of politics, economics, sculpture, and architecture.

Eventually Pharaoh Ramses would move on to make the world’s first peace treaty with the Hittites.

Amenhotep III’s reign is often referred to the “Golden Age”, a time of political stability and economic prosperity for Egypt. With an abundance of tribute, booty, and access/exploitation of natural resources in conquered areas of Nubia, and its sphere of influence in Syria-Palestine; Egypt’s affluence only flourished. This enabled Amenhotep’s expanse/magnificent building programs, also resulting to advances in art and religion. Furthermore, changes in the importance and role of the queen progressed in this period; to the extent of Tiye’s deification, as evident in the temple at Sedeinga, built in dedication to her worship. Despite Amenhotep III’s reputation as a great diplomat, the effectiveness of his

“As a result of the Hyksos wars, Egypt was no longer isolated and before long began to play a full part in the developments and trade of the Eastern Mediterranean.” (Grimal)

During her successful 20 year reign, Hatshepsut re-established a trade route to the land of Punt. Her delegation returned with many rare materials and precious articles that enhanced the wealth of the Egyptian nation. They brought back gold, ivory, electrum alloy and many precious woods. By re-establishing the trade route to the land of Punt, Hatshepsut enhanced the wealth of the ancient Egyptian nation.

Thutmose I staged many military campaigns that established Egypt’s 18th dynasty, pushing the borders of Egypt further than ever before. He was also the first pharaoh to construct a tomb for

Hatshepsut had to make many decisions in order to make Egypt economically successful and peaceful. First, she sent an important expedition to the land of Punt, which granted them lots of trade. (Ancient World Book) Second, she established trade routes that made Egypt successful and peaceful. (Ancient World Book) Lastly, Hatshepsut’s reign was considered one of the most successful in Egypt.

Ancient Egyptian civilization is known for its impressive achievements in art, architecture, scripture, medicine and more. In its earliest stages, geographical location and natural boundaries such as the Nile River, desert landscapes and Mediterranean Sea provided vital protection to ancient Egypt from any foreign invasion. Over the years, as threats became more apparent, and the ancient Egyptian civilization went through a series of militaristic restructures in order to become one of the most powerful civilizations in the ancient near east. “Warfare in Ancient Egypt” by Anthony Spalinger analyzes and explains the chronological development of warfare in ancient Egyptian civilization and their significance in the larger context of the ancient near east. Throughout his analysis, he develops the understanding of socio-political effects of the military system while expressing the idea that warfare developed Egypt as a centralized, hierarchical organization. As a result, the development of warfare in ancient Egyptian civilization led to the continuity of the civilization for years to come. In this essay, we will analyze “Warfare in Ancient Egypt” by asking three separate questions: Is the essay easy to understand? Is the essay informative? And finally, would you recommend this essay to another reader?