A canopic jar   belonging to Maruta, one of the three foreign princesses   who married King Thutmose III  . She is believed to have originated from Syria  . The jar dates to 1479–1425 BCE.

Maruta, one of the three foreign princesses who entered into diplomatic marriage with King Thutmose III, represents the far-reaching influence and political sophistication of the Egyptian empire at its height.

Likely originating from a Near Eastern kingdom brought into alliance with Egypt, Maruta’s union with the pharaoh symbolized both loyalty and strategic cooperation. Although historical records mention her only briefly, her presence at the royal court reflects Thutmose III’s practice of forging international ties through marriage, strengthening Egypt’s dominance across the Levant and beyond.

As a foreign-born consort integrated into the cosmopolitan world of the 18th Dynasty, Maruta stands as a quiet yet significant figure in the network of political relationships that underpinned Egypt’s imperial success.