This greywacke statue depicts King Thutmose III, who reigned circa 1479–1425 BCE during the 18th Dynasty. The sculpture exemplifies the refined artistry and formal elegance of New Kingdom royal portraiture. It is currently housed in the Luxor Museum of Ancient Egyptian Art, Luxor, Egypt.
Photo: © Chris Jules

Thutmose III, often called the ‘Napoleon of Ancient Egypt,’ was the sixth pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty, ruling from around 1479 to 1425 BCE. He is renowned for his military genius, leading numerous campaigns that expanded Egypt’s empire to its greatest territorial extent, reaching as far as modern-day Syria and Nubia.

Beyond his military achievements, Thutmose III was also a prolific builder, commissioning temples, monuments, and obelisks throughout Egypt, particularly in Karnak.

His reign is considered a high point of Egypt’s power, wealth, and cultural development during the New Kingdom.