Tut - Foreign Policy Flashcards
What was Horemheb concerned with?
the defence of the Egypt’s frontiers and military strategy
What did Horemheb do for defence of Egypt?
He strengthened hold over Palestine (due to lack of interest shown by Akhenaten) and collected taxes owed by their cities – scene in his tomb at Memphis shows tribute being brought to king
Why was Syria most concern for Egypt?
Hittites defeated Mitannian army and assassinated Egypt’s ally, King Tushratta, causing Mitannian Kingdom to crumble
What did the situation in Syria create in Mesopotamia?
Created a ‘power vacuum’ in Mesopotamia and serious threats to states in Syria who are vassals of Egyptian king
What happened during Tut’s reign over Syria?
Gradual weakening of Egypt’s control over Syria during Tut’s reign and believed no evidence of real war.
What do Alfred and Redford believe Egypt did to stop Supiluliumas from threatening more of Egypt’s empire in Syria?
Redford and Aldred believe that Egypt joined forces with powerful Assyria to stop Supiluliumas from threatening more of Egypt’s empire in Syria. -> made 2 pronged (divided) attack on Hittite held centre in Syria.
What do the Hittites records reveal about Egypt’s attack on Hittites?
From this attack, the Hittites records (bias) reveal they had some setbacks . Although Egyptian sources always depicted as victories for king
What evidence is there for his contribution and role as warrior pharaoh (propaganda)?
- Painted chest found in Tut’s tomb show shim in warrior pharaoh stance trampling Syrians (Asians).
- the few police actions taken in Lower and Upper Nubia were carried out by his viceroy, Huy. – the decorations chest found in Tut’s tomb suggest these raids were larger operations and that the king was responsible for their success.
