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David Rohlman
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@BudEkins @histories_arch Never knew a person of color was immune to Skin cancer.
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Thutmose III ruled ancient Egypt from 1479 to 1425 BC and earned his place as one of history's most formidable military leaders. Though he became pharaoh at age two, his stepmother and aunt Hatshepsut served as co-regent for the first 22 years of his reign. After her death in 1458 BC, Thutmose III emerged as sole ruler and immediately demonstrated the military genius that would transform Egypt into an ancient superpower.
Over his reign, Thutmose III conducted between 17 and 20 military campaigns—every single one victorious. His most famous achievement came at the Battle of Megiddo in 1457 BC, where he boldly led his forces through a narrow mountain pass his generals deemed too dangerous. This daring tactical decision allowed him to outflank the Canaanite coalition and secure a decisive victory that gave Egypt control of northern Canaan. The battle forced Syrian princes to send tribute and hostages to Egypt, establishing Egyptian dominance throughout the region.
Thutmose's military innovations revolutionized ancient warfare. He created the world's first organized navy, pioneered the strategic use of hostage-taking to ensure loyalty from conquered nobles, and employed revolutionary tactics like portaging boats overland to surprise his enemies. His campaigns stretched Egypt's empire from Syria in the north to the fourth cataract of the Nile in Nubia to the south, crossing the Euphrates River and making the Mitanni kingdom submit to Egyptian power.
Beyond his military prowess, Thutmose III proved himself a prolific builder, constructing over 50 temples and commissioning magnificent architectural projects at Karnak. Historians have dubbed him "the Napoleon of Egypt" for his unprecedented conquests and strategic brilliance. When he died in 1425 BC after 54 years of rule, he left behind an empire at its zenith and a legacy as ancient Egypt's preeminent warrior pharaoh.
Thutmose III's military campaigns fundamentally reshaped the ancient Near East for centuries. His conquests expanded Egypt's territorial control to unprecedented levels, creating a vast empire that brought immense wealth through tribute, trade routes, and access to valuable resources like Lebanese timber and Syrian minerals. The policy of taking noble hostages and garrisoning strategic locations established a system of imperial administration that maintained Egyptian dominance for generations. His military innovations—particularly the creation of a professional navy and advanced chariot tactics—influenced warfare throughout the Mediterranean world. The tribute and plunder from his campaigns funded massive construction projects that employed thousands and enriched Egyptian culture with foreign artistic influences. Most significantly, Thutmose III transformed Egypt from a regional power into an international superpower whose influence extended from Nubia to Mesopotamia, establishing diplomatic relationships with kingdoms as distant as Babylon and the Hittite Empire, and creating a legacy of military excellence that subsequent pharaohs sought to emulate but rarely matched.
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@archeohistories Earth is no more than 7000 years old so don’t believe the lies of men that hate their creator and their fellow man. Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and the Bible Only!
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In 1923, a poignant photograph captured a Selk'nam woman with her young daughter—an image that offers a rare and powerful glimpse into a culture on the brink of disappearance. The Selk'nam people, also known as the Ona, were one of the indigenous groups native to Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost tip of South America, in what is now Argentina and Chile. For thousands of years, they lived as nomadic hunters and gatherers, moving across the harsh Patagonian landscape with resilience and deep spiritual connection to the land.
The Selk'nam were hunter-gatherers who lived in the region for over 10,000 years. The Selk'nam faced near extinction due to European colonization and the introduction of sheep farming. They inhabited the northeastern part of the archipelago, Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, which they called Karukinká. Selk'nam were organized into family clans called harowen, with no central leader. Respect was given to figures like the xo'on (doctor) and the elders. Their beliefs were centered around connections with ancestors (hoowen), nature (merremen), and spirits (kaspek). European colonization, particularly sheep farming, led to a drastic decline in their population. Estimates suggest thousands were murdered. The Selk'nam had a rich culture, including ceremonies like the Hain initiation ritual. Despite historical attempts to erase their identity, the Selk'nam are actively working towards recognition and preserving their cultural heritage.
Tragically, by late 19th and early 20th Centuries, the Selk'nam were subjected to systematic extermination during the colonization of Patagonia. European settlers, driven by land expansion and sheep farming, viewed the indigenous people as threats to their economic interests. This led to violent campaigns, often state-sanctioned, in which Selk'nam communities were hunted, displaced, and decimated. Diseases brought by outsiders and forced assimilation further accelerated the destruction of their way of life.
This 1923 photograph stands as one of the last visual testaments to a people who faced cultural genocide. The quiet dignity in the faces of the mother and child reflects not only survival but the profound loss and injustice endured by their community. Today, images like these serve as essential reminders of the Selk'nam’s existence, urging a deeper reckoning with the colonial histories that nearly erased them and a commitment to honoring and preserving what remains of their legacy.
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