Map of the New Kingdom of Egypt c. 1250 BCE

Simeon Netchev

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by Simeon Netchev
published on 12 December 2022

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Map of the New Kingdom of Egypt c. 1250 BCE — This map illustrates the New Kingdom of Egypt (circa 1570 to circa 1069 BCE), the height of ancient Egypt's territorial expansion and imperial power. Often referred to as the Egyptian Empire, this period began with the reunification of the land under Ahmose I (reign circa 1550 to 1525 BCE) and saw Egypt extend its control far beyond the Nile Valley.

Over five centuries, the New Kingdom produced some of Egypt’s most renowned pharaohs, including Thutmose III (reign 1479 to 1425 BCE), who led military campaigns into the Levant; Hatshepsut (reign 1479 to 1458 BCE), known for trade and monumental building; Akhenaten (reign 1353 to 1336 BCE), who introduced radical religious reforms; and Ramses II (reign 1279 to 1213 BCE), remembered for his long rule and military prowess. The period also includes the brief reign of Tutankhamun (reign 1332 to 1323 BCE), whose tomb would captivate the modern world. By the late 11th century BCE, however, the kingdom declined due to internal strife, economic hardship, and increasing pressure from Libyan groups, leading to fragmentation and the end of Egypt's imperial age.

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Simeon Netchev

Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. He believes every image should tell a story and invite interaction, while every map should lead on a journey — blending imagination with e

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Netchev, S. (2022, December 12). Map of the New Kingdom of Egypt c. 1250 BCE. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16773/map-of-the-new-kingdom-of-egypt-c-1250-bce/

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the New Kingdom of Egypt c. 1250 BCE." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 12, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16773/map-of-the-new-kingdom-of-egypt-c-1250-bce/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "Map of the New Kingdom of Egypt c. 1250 BCE." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 Dec 2022, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16773/map-of-the-new-kingdom-of-egypt-c-1250-bce/. Web. 29 Jul 2025.