Thutmose III – Battle of Megiddo, fifteenth century BC
This king was distinguished among the kings of the ancient world with the wonderful tournaments that history recorded for him,
He launched seventeen campaigns in Asia, which proved Egypt’s influence there.
The influence of Egypt was also proven as far south as Nubia. In addition to his war ability, he was distinguished by his political prowess by building the most magnificent buildings and temples.
This battle is an example of the war prowess of “Thutmose III”.
The Emir of the Syrian city of “Kadesh” was leading an alliance against Egypt,
“Tuthmosis the Third” decided to discipline that prince and went out with his army until he reached northern Palestine and walked a narrow path until the enemy surprised him. Then the plain of “Megiddo” descended, and “Thutmose III” besieged it and did not return to Egypt until he restored order and stability To southern Syria.
A historian says about the power of Egypt during the time of the king, “Thutmose III: There is no power in the countries of the Near East that can confront the Egyptian army, which received excellent military training and won under the leadership of a great and genius king, Thutmose III.”
The news of these victories was recorded in “Megiddo” on the walls of the temples of Karnak to become a complete record, telling the details of the news of this battle, which became a milestone in the history of the military in ancient Egypt.