1635 Aahmes I.—Founds the New Theban Kingdom. Defeats and drives the Hyksos from Avaris; pursues them into Asia. Campaign against Nubia, whose people again need repelling. Rebuilds temples in the principal cities. Thebes embellished. Marries Nefert-ari.
Monuments.—Coffins and mummies of the king and queen; statues; jewellery from coffin of Aah-hotep.
1610 Amenhotep I.—Campaign against Cush and Libya. Historical records on the tomb of Admiral Aahmes.
Monuments.—His coffin and mummy; temple at Thebes; statues.
1590 Tehutimes I.—Penetrates into Asia as far as the Euphrates. Campaign in Libya.
Monuments.—Coffin and mummy; obelisks, pylons, and pillars at Karnak; many statues, etc.; tomb of Admiral Aahmes.
1565 Tehutimes II.
Monuments.—Coffin and mummy; part of temples of Deir-el-Bahari and Medinet Habu; statues.
1552 Queen Hatshepsu, a reign of peaceful enterprise. Mining industries developed, also potteries and glass works. Sends expedition of discovery to Punt.
Monuments.—The Great Temple of Deir-el-Bahari; statues; a sculptured account of the voyage to Punt; furniture; a draughtboard and draughtmen, etc.