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Thutmose III ascended to the throne in 1479 BC, yet real power immediately shift
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April 24

Thutmose III Takes the Egyptian Throne: But Hatshepsut Rules for Him

Thutmose III ascended to the throne in 1479 BC, yet real power immediately shifted to his stepmother Hatshepsut. This transfer allowed her to rule as a pharaoh for two decades, transforming Egypt into a wealthy empire before she eventually stepped aside for him to launch his own military campaigns.

April 24, 1479 BC

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