Thutmose IV

AncientEmperorEgypt-1400 — -1390

Dream Stele pharaoh who cleared sand from the Sphinx.

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Quick Facts

Born

1400 BCE

Died

1390 BCE

Country

Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score42.0

Thutmose IV — Complete Timeline

1400 BC

Dream Stele InscriptionCultural◆ Major

Thutmose IV erected the Dream Stele between the paws of the Great Sphinx of Giza. The inscription recounts a dream in which the god Harmachis promised him the throne if he cleared the sand from the Sphinx. This act legitimized his rule and restored the monument.

SphinxDream SteleRestoration

Impact: globalconstructive

1398 BC

Campaign in NubiaWar

Thutmose IV led a campaign into Nubia to suppress a rebellion and secure gold mines. He defeated the rebels and extended Egyptian control southward, ensuring continued access to valuable resources.

NubiaGoldRebellion

Impact: regional

1395 BC

Marriage to a Mitanni PrincessPolitical Action◆ Major

Thutmose IV married a daughter of the Mitanni king Artatama I, sealing a peace treaty between Egypt and Mitanni. This diplomatic marriage ended hostilities and established an alliance that lasted for decades.

DiplomacyMitanniMarriage

Impact: regionalconstructive