What is so important about Sesostris III?
Sesostris III, (flourished 19th century bce), king of ancient Egypt (reigned 1836–18 bce) of the 12th dynasty (1938–c. 1756 bce), who completely reshaped Egypt’s government and extended his dominion in Nubia, the land immediately south of Egypt.
What kind of ruler was senusret III?
pharaoh
He was a great pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty and is considered to be, perhaps, the most powerful Egyptian ruler of the dynasty. Consequently, he is regarded as one of the sources for the legend about Sesostris.
Who was sesostris?
Sesostris I, (flourished 20th century bce), king of ancient Egypt (reigned 1908–1875 bce) who succeeded his father after a 10-year coregency and brought Egypt to a peak of prosperity. Sesostris became coregent in 1918 bce with his aging father, Amenemhet I, who had founded the 12th dynasty (1938–c. 1756 bce).
Where was the head of senusret III found?
Head of a Colossal Statue of Senwosret III | Middle Kingdom | The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Who ruled the Egyptians at the end of the Middle Kingdom?
| Middle Kingdom of Egypt | |
|---|---|
| Government | Divine, absolute monarchy |
| Pharaoh | |
| • c.2061 – 2010 BC | Mentuhotep II (first) |
| • c.1650 BC | Merneferre Ay or last king of the Thirteenth Dynasty of Egypt |
Who built the pyramid of senusret III?
Sesostris III
Who built it? It was built by Sesostris III, who was the second king of the 12th Dynasty.
How long did senusret live?
| Senusret I | |
|---|---|
| Father | Amenemhat I |
| Mother | Neferitatjenen |
| Died | 1926 BC (1875 BC) |
| Burial | Pyramid at el-Lisht |
How many kids did senusret?
| Senusret I | |
|---|---|
| Children | Amenemhat II, Amenemhat-ankh, Itakayt, Sebat, Neferusobek, Neferuptah |
| Father | Amenemhat I |
| Mother | Neferitatjenen |
| Died | 1926 BC (1875 BC) |