The New Kingdom (c. 1550–1070 BCE) is known as Egypt's imperial age, a period of immense wealth and power.

It began after Egyptian rulers expelled the Hyksos and established a professional, standing army.

Pharaohs like Thutmose III led military campaigns that created a vast empire stretching from Nubia to the Euphrates River.

This era saw the reign of some of Egypt's most famous rulers, including Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II.

Hatshepsut, one of history's most powerful female rulers, reigned as a full pharaoh and oversaw major building projects.

The capital city of Thebes became a magnificent religious center, with vast temple complexes like Karnak and Luxor.

Pharaohs were buried in elaborate, hidden rock-cut tombs in the Valley of the Kings to protect them from robbers.

The religious revolution of Akhenaten saw a brief, unsuccessful attempt to impose monotheism.

The wealth of the empire, from tribute and trade, funded monumental construction projects across Egypt.

The New Kingdom declined due to internal struggles and repeated invasions by foreign powers, including the 'Sea Peoples'.