The Battle of Megiddo: ancient Egypt's greatest victory?
Nicky Nielsen tells the story of a battle that supercharged the rise of one of Egypt's most formidable pharaohs

Published: September 2, 2024 at 9:07 PM
The battle of Megiddo is one of the most important battles you've (probably) never heard of. When an army led by Pharaoh Thutmosis III clashed with a coalition of enemy forces 35 centuries ago, Egypt's status as a regional superpower was on the line. Luckily for the Egyptians – as Nicky Nielsen tells Spencer Mizen – Thutmosis had a few surprises up his sleeve…
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Spencer MizenSenior Production Editor, BBC History Magazine
Spencer is senior production editor of BBC History Magazine
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