In the 12th century BC, late during the New Kingdom, Egyptian rule had already begun to decline.
During this time, the Egyptian pharaoh Ramses III succeeded to the throne and a power struggle began over royal power and prestige.
Ramses III took a number of important steps to strengthen the stability and prestige of his rule. He improved fiscal policy and economic management, and created mercenaries to defend borders that had been eroded by the devastation of the Iron Age's diversity.
He also emphasized religious and traditional values to ensure his dominance by pacifying and nurturing temple leaders.
However, Ramses III's later years were also tormented by other things.
For example, his wives may have been dissatisfied with his rule, tried to murder him, and became involved in an extensive conspiracy. In addition, some officials within the court may also have doubts and antipathy towards his rule, trying to seize power through military coups.
In 1155 BCE, Ramses III was mortally wounded in an Assassin attack. The Assassins were a group of mercenaries who set out to assassinate the Pharaoh and seize power.
His defenders, though vastly resisted, were unable to stop the Assassins' attack.
During this attack, Ramses III was assassinated several times and eventually died.
His death made the political situation in Egypt even more chaotic, and many people began to fight for dominance.
In addition, the arrival of new senators, the pious clergy, to take part in the struggle for power in the state further exacerbated the political chaos in Egypt. The dominance of the Egyptian dynasty began to gradually decline.
The sudden death of Ramses III was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Egyptian dynasty.
His death is also seen as the end of the New Kingdom and the beginning of the Third Intermediate Period, a period during which the Egyptian dynasty began to descend into chaos and turmoil.
However, Ramses III's place in Egyptian history is unassailable.
As the last powerful pharaoh of the New Kingdom, many of the buildings and cultural heritage he left behind bear witness to Egypt's cultural and artistic flourishing.
His political skills, as well as his managerial and economic skills, were widely passed down and became one of the reference models for later Egyptian dynasties.
Ramses III's later political career was fraught with turmoil, and after his death, the Egyptian dynasty did not recover for many years. The death of Ramses III had a profound impact on the loss of power of the Egyptian pharaohs.
His death marked the end of the New Kingdom period in Egypt, with the complete collapse of good rule. Egypt was mired in civil strife and division, with various forces vying for control of the country.
The power struggle between temple leaders, officials, and military generals intensified, bringing instability and turmoil to the country.
In addition, the death of Ramses III also exposed the weakness of Egypt's internal security.
The Assassins were able to easily approach the pharaoh and launch an attack, demonstrating the weakness and ineffectiveness of the court's security system. This further weakened the pharaoh's prestige and authority at home, leading to more turmoil and chaos.
The death of Ramses III also had a negative impact on the image of the Egyptian state.
The Egyptian pharaoh was a symbol of sacredness and inviolability, so the death of the pharaoh was seen as a misfortune and a disgrace. Other countries may see Egypt as a country that has lost its authority and cannot rule, which will affect Egypt's political and economic relations with external powers.
Although the death of Ramses III had a profound impact on the loss of power of the Egyptian pharaohs, the royal power in Egypt did not completely disintegrate. Although the New Kingdom was on the verge of decline, Egypt still maintained a certain degree of political and cultural influence. Different dynasties rose and continued to rule Egypt in the history that followed, although there was some chaos and regime change in between.
Overall, the death of Ramses III marked the beginning of the loss of power of the Egyptian pharaohs.
His death plunged Egypt into turmoil and civil strife, dealing a heavy blow to the country's ability to rule. However, Egypt's history did not stop, and later dynasties continued to work to restore stability and prestige, paving the way for Egypt's prosperity and revival.