New Kingdom of Egypt: Map & History
Three millennia of monumental civilization anchored along the fertile banks of the Nile, famed for pyramids, astronomical calendars, and divine kingship.
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The New Kingdom, also called the Egyptian Empire, refers to ancient Egypt between the 16th century BC and the 11th century BC. This period of ancient Egyptian history covers the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth dynasties. Through radiocarbon dating, the establishment of the New Kingdom has been placed between 1570 and 1544 BC. The New Kingdom followed the Second Intermediate Period and was succeeded by the Third Intermediate Period. It was the most prosperous time for ancient Egypt and marked the peak of its power.
Modern Countries Once Part of New Kingdom of Egypt
At its mapped extent, New Kingdom of Egypt covered territory in 8 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Lebanon1400–1151 BCE · most
- Egypt1500–801 BCE · most
- Jordan1400–1151 BCE · most
- Palestine1400–1151 BCE · most
- Israel1400–1151 BCE · most
- Syria1400–1151 BCE · a large part
- Sudan1500–1001 BCE · a small part
- Turkey1400–1301 BCE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside New Kingdom of Egypt's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
New Kingdom of Egypt in Depth
History
The Eighteenth Dynasty included some of Egypt's most famous kings, including Ahmose I, Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, Akhenaten, and Tutankhamun.
Ahmose I is viewed to be the founder of the eighteenth dynasty. He continued the campaigns of his father Seqenenre Tao and of Kamose against the Hyksos until he reunified the country once more. Ahmose would then continue to campaign in the Levant, the home of the Hyksos, to prevent any future invasions on Egypt.
Ahmose was followed by Amenhotep I, who campaigned in Nubia and was followed by Thutmose I. Thutmose I campaigned in the Levant and reached as far as the Euphrates, thus becoming the first pharaoh to cross the river. During this campaign, the Syrian princes declared allegiance to Thutmose.
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New Kingdom of Egypt: Key Facts
| Capitals | Memphis, Pi-Ramesses, Thebes, Amarna |
|---|---|
| Religion | religion of ancient Egypt |
Preceded by
- Second Intermediate Period of Egypt
Succeeded by
- Third Intermediate Period of Egypt
Facts from Wikidata Q180568 (CC0).
New Kingdom of Egypt Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which New Kingdom of Egypt appears, with the other states of the time.
Imperial History & Territorial Expansion
Unified around 3100 BCE by King Narmer, Ancient Egypt was fundamentally shaped by the annual inundation of the Nile River, which deposited nutrient-rich black silt along the desert margins. From the Old Kingdom pyramid builders at Giza to the New Kingdom military expeditions of Thutmose III and Ramesses II, Egyptian statecraft balanced internal religious order (Maat) with expansive trade into Nubia and the Levant.
New Kingdom of Egypt Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Upper and Lower Egypt unified into the First Dynasty with the White and Red crowns.
Pharaoh Khufu completes the 146-meter limestone pyramid at Giza.
Seventeen victorious campaigns extend Egyptian hegemony to the Euphrates River.
Ramesses II fights the Hittite Empire in the largest chariot battle in history.
Death of Cleopatra VII; Egypt is annexed as the personal province of Octavian Augustus.
Key Monarchs, Architects & Strategists
Enduring Planetary Legacy
- ✓Invention of the 365-day solar calendar dividing the year into 12 months
- ✓Monumental stone architecture and surveying techniques for building the Pyramids
- ✓Hieroglyphic and papyrus writing revolutionizing administration and literature
- ✓Early medical treatises documenting surgery, anatomy, and pharmaceuticals
New Kingdom of Egypt: Frequently Asked Questions
When did New Kingdom of Egypt exist?
New Kingdom of Egypt is dated to 3100 BCE – 30 BCE, in the Bronze Age Civilizations era.
What was the capital of New Kingdom of Egypt?
The capital of New Kingdom of Egypt was Memphis (Old Kingdom), Thebes (Middle/New Kingdom), Alexandria (Ptolemaic).
How large was New Kingdom of Egypt at its peak?
At its peak in 1450 BC New Kingdom of Egypt covered about 708,814 km².
How did the map of New Kingdom of Egypt change over time?
New Kingdom of Egypt appears on 3 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1500 BCE to 1000 BCE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
Geographic Lifelines
Other Sovereign Realms
Bronze Age Civilizations • Capital: Memphis
Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations • Capital: Ecbatana
Bronze & Iron Age Civilizations • Capital: Kamianka
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