The most glorious period in Ancient Egyptian history was the period of The New Kingdom that extended from 1550-1070 BC. During this time, some of the most famous pharaohs ruled over ancient Egypt. Military expansion, developments in art and architecture, as well as religious innovations marked the New Kingdom.
The era of the New Kingdom began with the reign of Tuthmosis I who expanded the empire, made the army more powerful, and brought the gold and ivory trade of Africa under his control, making Egypt very rich. He started the trend of building huge monuments besides the pyramids, and was the first pharaoh to be buried in a special burial place reserved for royalty called the Valley of Kings.
One of the most famous of the pharaohs was Hatshepsut. She was the first great woman in recorded history. She remained in power for twenty years, and during this time, the Egyptian economy flourished. She expanded trading relations and built magnificent temples as well as restoring many others. Another great ruler was Amenhotep III.
