Evaluate the idea of Amehotep 3's Reign as being a Golden Age

Amenhotep's reign as Pharaoh came at a time when all the wars had been won and the empire of Egypt had been established as the most powerful in the known world. "His role was to maintain and protect what already existed" - Kate Cameron. The Idea of a golden age is characterised by peace, prosperity, wealth, confidence, power and stability, of a society or empire, all of which existed within the 38 years of A3's …

…felt free to experiment, he employed the best men in the country to help administer its running, and took a personal interest in the affairs of the state, he was seen as a god during his own lifetime, and he gave power to his wife Tiye the likes of which was unprecedented, showing clearly the stability and strength of his rule. Signs of future problem were emerging, but his reign was undoubtedly a golden one.