Megiddo Unleashed: Thutmose III’s Daring First Campaign

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In this explainer, we dive into the dramatic opening salvo of Thutmose III’s reign: the Battle of Megiddo. When a coalition of Canaanite princes threatened Egypt’s hold on the Levant, the young pharaoh made a bold choice—marching his army through the narrow Aruna Pass and catching the enemy completely off‑guard. Seven months later, Megiddo fell, and Egypt’s lion had awakened.

🔍 What You’ll Learn
• Why the coalition of city‑states rose up in Canaan
• How the Aruna Pass ambush changed the course of history
• The seven‑month siege and its political fallout

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Thutmose III | Battle of Megiddo | Ancient Egypt | Egyptian Pharaoh | Aruna Pass | Canaanite Rebellion | Egyptology | Military Strategy | History Explainer | 18th Dynasty | Egyptian Empire

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