Here are some early 18th Dynasty New Kingdom Egyptian infantry from the reign of Thutmose III or Thutmes III. These 15mm two handed axemen and archers are by Khurasan Miniatures, eventually I hope to refight the Battle of Megiddo (1457 BC Middle Chronology) with these figures for the Egyptian side. The middle lot of archers have a leather net kilt. Angus McBride's illustrations of Egyptian infantry with these can be seen in plates A and D of Mark Healy's Osprey book New Kingdom Egypt.
Below are photos of painted reliefs of the infantry from Dahr Al-Bahari, the Temple of Queen Hatshesput from around the same time. Hatshepsut was regent for Thutmose III before he came of age and was made Pharaoh. I took these photos on our trip to Egypt in 2009. |
| Dahr Al-Bahari - Temple of Queen Hatshesput |
Beautiful work sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal.
DeleteGood looking infantry! I visited Egypt and Hatshepsut’s temple in 2019. Looking forward to a return trip. How about you?
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan, I’d like to, there’s so much to see…
DeleteLovely figures and very nicely painted
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie.
DeleteFabulous figures as always. Beaut shields and excellent skin tones, with some subtle variety too. Marvellous.
ReplyDeleteThe temple is spectacular, particularly located against the mountain.
I am sure that you'll get to Megiddo and look forward to seeing it when you do.
Regards, James
Thanks James, it is an amazing site and it’s good to make some progress with the Egyptians.
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