Origins & Early Life

Khakaure Senusret III (also written as Senwosret III or the hellenised form, Sesostris III; died c. 1839 BC) was the fifth king of the late 12th Dynasty of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom. His military campaigns gave rise to an era of peace and economic prosperity that reduced the power of regional rulers and led to a revival in craftwork, trade, and urban development. Senusret III was among the few Egyptian kings who were deified and honored with a cult during their own lifetime.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Senusret III was the son of Senusret II and Khenemetneferhedjet I, also called Khenemetneferhedjet I Weret (the elder). Three wives of Senusret III are known for certain. These are Itakayt, Khenemetneferhedjet II, and Neferthenut, all three mainly known from their burials next to the pyramid of the king at Dahshur. Amenemhat III (died c. 1814 BC): His successor Sithathor Mereret: Her tomb was found partly robbed but a pectoral of Senusret III was missed by the tomb robbers.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Menet Senetsenebtysy He was a great king of the 12th Dynasty and is considered to have ruled at the height of the Middle Kingdom. Consequently, he is regarded...

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