Bayesian modelling of an absolute chronology for Egypt's 18th Dynasty by astrophysical and radiocarbon methods

► Termini post and ante quos for Egypt's 18th Dynasty were deduced using Sothic dating. ► Bayesian calculations for Thutmoses III's lunar dates were incorporated in the model. ► 14C dates were performed on objects archaeologically attributed to the 18th Dynasty. ► A Bayesian model incorporating Sothic, Lunar and Radiocarbon dates was developed. ► A temporal density for the accession date of the 18th Dynasty's kings was simulated.