Sesostris Collection

The great frontier fortress at Semneh or Semna, Nubia, Egypt erected by Khakaure Senusret III
3033756 The great frontier fortress at Semneh or Semna, Nubia, Egypt erected by Khakaure Senusret III, aka Senwosret III or Sesostris III

The superbly-carved Obsidian Head of Pharoah Senusret III - Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 12th dynasty (ca. 1860 BC). Date: circa 1860 BC

Statue. Fragment of a granite statue of Senusret III. Head of King, with Nemes Headdress, Senwosret III
8395508 Statue. Fragment of a granite statue of Senusret III. Head of King, with Nemes Headdress, Senwosret III, Twelfth Dynasty

Sesostris, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, smiting his enemies (engraving)
5997510 Sesostris, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, smiting his enemies (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sesostris, Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt)

Bass-Relief of Sesostris near Sardis (engraving)
1092854 Bass-Relief of Sesostris near Sardis (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bass-Relief of Sesostris near Sardis)

The War in Burmah (engraving)
1607548 The War in Burmah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Burmah. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 June 1852)

Ancient Egyptian relief thought to depict the Pharaoh Sesostris or Ramesses II (engraving)
3646967 Ancient Egyptian relief thought to depict the Pharaoh Sesostris or Ramesses II (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I. Egypt
Egyptian Art. Osiride pillar of pharaoh Sesostris I, second king of 12th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. Ruled between 1956 and 1910 BC. Luxor Museum. Egypt

Statue of Mentuhotep. Egyptian Art Museum. Luxor. Egypt
Statue of Mentuhotep. Middle Kingdom. 12th Dynasty. Vizier under Sesostris I. Headless statue, represented as a scribe, from Temple of Amun at Karnak. Egyptian Art Museum. Luxor. Egypt

Statue renversee de Sesostris Felix Bonfils
Statue renversee de Sesostris; Felix Bonfils (French, 1831 - 1885); Alais, France; about 1878; Albumen silver print

Border stela of King Sesostris III. Egypt
Border stela of King Sesostris III. Quartzite. Middle Kingdom. 12th Dynasty. 1860 BC. From Semna, Nubia. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Statues of Sesostris III. Egypt
Three black granite statues of Sesostris III. 1850 BC. 12th Dynasty. Middle Kingdom. From the Temple of Mentuhotep, Lower South Court. Deir el-Bahri, Thebes. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Obelisk of Senusret I, site of Heliopolis, Egypt
The obelisk of Senusret I, in the ancient city of Heliopolis, Egypt. Senusret erected two red granite obelisks there to celebrate his Year 30 Heb Sed Jubilee

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Border stela of King Sesostris III. Quartzite. Middle Kingdom. 12th Dynasty. 1860 BC. From Semna, Nubia. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Egypt. Dahshur. Pyramids
Egypt. Dahshur. Overview of the Red Pyramid, the Bent Pyramid, constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Sneferu (2613-2589 BCE)

Head of King Sesostris 111 1862-1843 BC (12th Dynastic) sandstone

A king of the Middle Kingdom, probably Sesostris III, 1862-1843 BC (12th dynasty) found at Medamud

Syria Inscription
On the rocks above the Nahr- el-kelb river is a bilingual inscription referring to Sesostris, who may be identical with the pharaoh Ramses

Sphinx - Sesostris Era
at the time of the pharaoh Sesostris

HIRTIA, Egyptian seer, daughter of Sesostris, priestess of Serapis who foretold Egyptian victories

Temple of Phtah, Egypt
This recumbent statue of Ramses Sesostris at Memphis is all that remains of the Temple of Phtah where the decree on the Rosetta Stone was issued Date: 1858

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"Sesostris: The Mighty Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt" Step back in time to the Middle Kingdom of Egypt, where the powerful ruler Sesostris III reigned supreme. His legacy lives on through remarkable artifacts such as the exquisitely-carved Obsidian Head, a testament to his grandeur and influence. The Border stela of King Sesostris III unveils his territorial conquests, showcasing his prowess as a military leader. In statues scattered across Egypt, we witness the majestic figure III, embodying strength and authority. Engravings depict Sesostris smiting his enemies with unwavering determination. These scenes capture the essence of a pharaoh who fearlessly defended his kingdom against all odds. A bass-relief near Sardis immortalizes Sesostris' triumphs beyond Egyptian borders. From Burmah to distant lands, he extended his dominion far and wide – an empire that knew no bounds. Intriguingly, an ancient Egyptian relief hints at either Pharaoh Sesostris or Ramesses II - two legendary rulers intertwined in history's tapestry. Their exploits continue to captivate our imagination today. The Osiride pillar dedicated to pharaoh Sesostris I stands tall as a symbol of divine kingship. It represents not only a monarch but also the spiritual connection between gods and mortals during this golden age. Delve further into Egyptian art at Luxor's Egyptian Art Museum, where you'll find the captivating statue of Mentuhotep – another testament to this era's artistic brilliance. Travel back over four millennia ago when 1860 BC marked an epoch for Ancient Egyptians under their beloved pharaohs like Senusret III and Ramses II. This alphabet-less society thrived on innovation and wisdom that still astounds us today. Visit Dahshur's pyramids; remnants from this glorious era.