Talk:Amenhotep III

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[edit] Memnon and Amenophis III

- Is possible that Amenophis III may identify with name Memnon of Greek Mythology (only with the name, not the hero)?

--IonnKorr 22:48, 29 October 2005 (UTC)

2 photos on the page cover part of the text of the article.

[edit] Page Layout

I changed the page layout somewhat to avoid using "div" HTML tags, as these don't always come out right on all browsers (they didn't on mine, the image covered some of the text). Unfortunately, I couldn't quickly figure out how to stack two images on the left side of the page, so I put the photo of the statue of Memnon on the right. I think it looks okay, but if someone feels like they can improve it, they're welcome to! :-)

Archiesteel 18:52, 14 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Comments on the current "flow" of the article

There's a lot of good content, but the arrangement and "flow" is awkward. Some suggestions on what needs to be done: - use the same formatting style for all quotations being used. I suggest Template:Cquote (using the example that contains citation and reference) - the citation format needs to be consistent and follow the accepted format; see: Wikipedia:Citing_sources#Full_citations - the section on his life begins with a statement on his statuary; this should be moved to the Monuments section. I would suggest instead to lead with the paragraph that starts "Amenhotep appears to have been crowned while still a child..." - I suspect the real reason for Amenhotep III's refusal to marry off one of his daughters is that the royal line of inheritance was matrilinial, something that was cemented earlier in this dynasty, started again Ahmose I and consolidated under his successor Amenhotep I. Might want to refer to that as well. - I have changed the instances I have found referring to "Queens" since that was not a standard ancient Egyptian title, and have replaced with Great Royal Wife where applicable. For similar reasons I am uncomfortable with calling his son "Crown Prince Thutmose" instead of simply "Thutmose" or "Thutmose B" (Dodson and Hilton's reference for him). Not sure what the correct title is offhand, but "Crown Prince" is definitely of Western origin. - the reference to the many statues of Sehkmet ought to be expanded, explaining current thinking as to why he built so many of this lion-headed goddess (thought to be a protector from plague, hint hint ;-)

This is a good start anyways. Will volunteer to do a copyedit pass on this afterwards. Captmondo 15:02, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Good Article

This article meets the criteria for a Good Article.

[edit] That statue...

Does anyone know where that statue which is the main picture is located now? It was in the Egyptian museum in berlin, I gather, but last night walking through the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, I was amazed not only to find we had a new head of Amenhotep III, but additionally it looks exactly like that one. Does anyone know if it moved, or is our new one just a duplicate. If it moved, perhaps changing the location in the caption is in order. Thanatosimii 13:52, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] GA Sweeps

This article has been reviewed as part of Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/Project quality task force. I believe the article currently meets the criteria and should remain listed as a Good article. The prose and sourcing could be further refined, but I believe this is of GA standard enough that I will pass it. The lead needs greater expansion and development too. The article history has been updated to reflect this review. Regards, Jackyd101 (talk) 18:02, 1 April 2008 (UTC)