Amenemhat III dates and pyramid contents at Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara. Amenemhat III ruled Egypt for 46 years from 1860 to 1814 BC He was the sixth king of the 12th dynasty, succeeding Senusret III He developed agriculture in the Fayoum region and chose to be buried at Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara rather than the Black Pyramid
Amenemhat III ruled Egypt for 46 years (1860–1814 BC) as the sixth king of the 12th dynasty. He developed Fayoum agriculture and chose Hawara as his burial site. Petrie found his daughter Neferu in the burial chamber, plus inscribed objects now in London — transported by railway then boat.
Key Facts
- Amenemhat III ruled Egypt for 46 years from 1860 to 1814 BC
- He was the sixth king of the 12th dynasty, succeeding Senusret III
- He developed agriculture in the Fayoum region and chose to be buried at Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara rather than the Black Pyramid
- Flinders Petrie found remains of Amenemhat III's daughter Neferu in the burial chamber of the pyramid
- Petrie found inscribed objects confirming the king's identity, now in a London museum
- Artifacts from Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara were transported via railway from Lahun to Cairo to Alexandria, then by boat to London
Related site: Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: FIRST Official Footage Inside Egypt's Lost Labyrinth Excavation (Exclusive Access) by Anyextee