2.Amenhotep iii : The peak of Egyptian culture and art

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Amenhotep  iii : The peak of Egyptian culture and art
一．        Reason
Thutmosis IV left his son an empire of great size, wealth and power. Zahi Hawass, an Egyptian archaeologist, wrote: "Amenhotep III was born in the supreme world of Egypt. Its treasury is full of gold, and its servants bow before the powerful rulers in both places. The stability and prosperity of the country lay a solid foundation for the development of culture and art

Another important reason is the replacement of belief system. Originally, his rule was not much different from his father's, but because he believed in the sun god Amun and promoted him to the personal god of the pharaoh, thus seizing some power at the sacrifice place, he began to build statues and buildings to promote the theology.

In addition, as a supporter of ancient Egyptian religion, he found a perfect outlet for his interests: art and architectural project.

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the new Pleasure Palace at Malkata (新游乐宫）
The new Pleasure Palace at Malkata (新游乐宫）is on the west bank of the Nile.
The sprawling complex is known as the "Glorious House of Arden". The resort boasts a lake more than a mile long that appears to have been built in just 15 days using advanced hydraulic water release technology. The complex contains the residences of Queen Taye and Akhenaten, the king's son and heir.
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Colossi of Memnon门农巨像
Two huge statues of Amenhotep Ⅲ, each flanked by a smaller one of Queen Tye and a menagerie of sacred animals, including an alabaster hippopotamus. The project is giving Egyptologists a fresh look at the mysterious temple culture that dominated ancient life here, in which hordes of priests conducted rituals, made offerings and administered the intricate rites designed to ensure the eternal well-being of the dead pharaoh.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/h ... t-temple-173651814/
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Amenhotep III copied or improved on his father's policies, excelling in military and diplomatic matters, and achieving a peaceful and stable society and state that may have contributed to his enduring architecture.