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.
Amenemhat III dates and pyramid contents at Pyramid of Amenemhat III at Hawara
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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
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Amenemhat III - Egyptian People - Egypt Historyhistoryegypt.org
Amenemhat III, who ruled from approximately 1860 to 1814 BCE, was a pharaoh of the 12th Dynasty known for his extensive building projects, economic prosperity, ...
Amenemhat III: Last of the great Middle Kingdom pharaohsthe-past.com
Amenemhat III (c.1855-1808 BC) is the last major king of the Twelfth Dynasty; he reigned for more than 45 years. He is also the builder of two ...
Amenemhat IIIen.wikipedia.org
Amenemhat III, alternatively Amenemhet III was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt and the sixth king of the Twelfth Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom.
Amenemhet III | Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, Pharaohbritannica.com
Amenemhet III, was a king of ancient Egypt of the 12th dynasty, who brought Middle Kingdom Egypt to a peak of economic prosperity.
Amenemhat III Seated Statueegypt-museum.com
Amenemhat III meaning "Amun is at the forefront", was the son of the great king Senwosret III, and the sixth king of Ancient Egypt's 12th Dynasty. Amenemhat ...
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