Mentuhotep III

AncientEmperorMiddle Kingdom Egypt-1990 — -1980

Punt expedition, building projects.

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Quick Facts

Born

1990 BCE

Died

1980 BCE

Country

Middle Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score40.6

Mentuhotep III — Complete Timeline

1990 BC

Accession as pharaohPolitical Action◆ Major

Mentuhotep III became pharaoh after the death of Mentuhotep II, inheriting a reunified Egypt. His reign was short, approximately 10 years, and focused on consolidating the Middle Kingdom's achievements.

AccessionMiddle KingdomDynasty XI

Impact: national

1985 BC

Expedition to PuntCultural◆ Major

Mentuhotep III dispatched a trading expedition to the land of Punt, likely located in the Horn of Africa. The expedition brought back myrrh, frankincense, gold, and exotic goods, demonstrating Egypt's continued trade networks and wealth.

TradePuntExpedition

Impact: regionalconstructive

1982 BC

Construction of the temple at Deir el-BahriCultural

Mentuhotep III continued construction at the mortuary temple complex of Mentuhotep II at Deir el-Bahri. He added a small temple and other structures, contributing to the site's architectural development.

ArchitectureTempleDeir el-Bahri