Meet Amenhotep III: Grandfather Of Tutankhamun And The?Wealthiest Man Ever Lived
Amenhotep III was the ninth king of the 18th Dynasty. He is considered by historians to be one of the most successful rulers in ancient Egypt. Known for his diplomatic skills, he is described as "one of the richest men that ever lived"
When you think about the richest people ever, what names come to mind? Bernard Arnault, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, right? While they are all wealthy in their own right, none of them can claim the title of "richest man who ever lived." That title belongs to Amenhotep III. Before you say, "Sorry, but who?" let us explain.
Who was Amenhotep III
Amenhotep III, also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent or Amenhotep the Great, was an Egyptian pharaoh who is believed to have ruled ancient Egypt from around 1386 to 1351 BC.
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Amenhotep III was the ninth king of the 18th Dynasty and is considered by historians to be one of the most successful rulers in ancient Egypt. Known for his diplomatic skills, Amenhotep III is described by archaeologists as "one of the richest men that ever lived." He ruled Egypt during a time of unprecedented prosperity and power.
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However, he is not as well known as his grandson, Tutankhaten, also known as Tutankhamun, arguably the most famous pharaoh.
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Amenhotep III's face revealed
So why are we talking about Amenhotep III now? Researchers have recreated his face using scientific modeling technology, revealing to the modern world what one of the richest men that ever lived looked like.
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Brazilian graphics expert Cicero Moraes, who brought the face back to life, said the reconstruction began by digitally recreating the pharaoh's skull using images and data from his mummy.
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What history says about Amenhotep III's looks
Archaeologist Michael Habicht from Flinders University in Australia said that despite his face and body being depicted on statues throughout Egypt, the reconstruction looks quite different.
¡°Research carried out in the 1970s described Amenhotep III as an obese, sick, and sedentary man who was almost bald and suffered from dental problems in the last years of his life," he said.
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