Egyptian statue sculpture head of king Thoutmosis IV, 1401-1391 BC, 18th Dynasty, diorite . Louvre Museum E10599.

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Egyptian statue sculpture head of king Thoutmosis IV, 1401-1391 BC, 18th Dynasty, diorite . Louvre Museum E10599. Thoutmosis IV was the 8th Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt, who ruled in approximately the 14th century BC. His prenomen or royal name, Menkheperure, means "Established in forms is Re."[2] He was the son of Amenhotep II and Tiaa. Thutmose IV was born to Amenhotep II and Tiaa, but was not actually the crown prince and Amenhotep II's chosen successor to the throne. Some scholars speculate that Thutmose ousted his older brother in order to usurp power and then commissioned the Dream Stele in order to justify his unexpected kingship. Thutmose's most celebrated accomplishment was the restoration of the Great Sphinx of Giza and subsequent commission of the Dream Stele.

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Size: 4364px × 6000px
Location: Louvre Museum
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License: Royalty Free
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