History glossary
New Kingdom
Egypt's great imperial age, when pharaohs projected power into Nubia and the Levant.
- Category
- Historical period
- Region
- Ancient Egypt
- Date range
- c. 1550-1070 BCE
What it means
The New Kingdom was one of ancient Egypt's strongest phases. After expelling Hyksos rule, Egyptian kings built a more militarized state, expanded influence into Nubia and the Levant, and sponsored major temple building at sites such as Karnak.
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