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What military training did Thutmose III receive while Hatshepsut ruled Egypt?

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Map showing the extent of the Ancient Egyptian Empire during the New Kingdom period of Thutmose III, highlighted in orange, covering Egypt, the Nile River valley, Sinai, and stretching northeast through Palestine, Phoenicia, and Syria. The map also marks the Fertile Crescent and neighboring regions such as Assyria and Babylonia in pink, with key cities and geographic features labeled.
Thutmose III

During the period when Hatshepsut served as regent and later assumed the role of king, Thutmose III received an education appropriate for his royal status, which included comprehensive military training.1

Specifically, he was instructed in various military skills, with a particular emphasis on:

  • Archery: He developed significant skill in this area, frequently demonstrating his marksmanship in public displays and later boasting that none of his followers could equal his ability.1
  • Horsemanship: He was trained in the use of horses and showed considerable prowess in this discipline.1

Beyond this formal instruction, it is possible that Thutmose III was entrusted with military commands during his youth, potentially including campaigns in Nubia or fighting in Gezer in Palestine. As he matured, he grew up alongside military companions whose close relationship with him allowed them to play an increasingly significant role in the government of Egypt.1