The Records of Thutmose III

Attribution:

Key Dates

1450

From the reign of Thutmose III (1479-1425 BC).

The inscribed sandstone blocks from a wall at the Temple of Amun, Karnak, give a list of triumphs and booty brought back for the king during the reign of Thutmose III (1479-1425 BC).
The inscriptions reads: “Account of booty in this town and among the troops of this miserable prince of the town of Tunip:
Prince of this town: 1
Soldiers: 3029
Silver: 100 dében (= 9 kg)
Gold: 100 dében (= 9 kg)
Lapis lazuli, turquoise and bronze vessels.”

Origin & Collection

Discovered at:

Karnak

On display at:

The Louvre

Reference Number:

C 51 (N 205)

Physical properties

Materials:

Stone

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