Berlin Papyrus 6619
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The Berlin Papyrus 6619, simply called the Berlin Papyrus when the context makes it clear, is one of the primary sources of ancient Egyptian mathematics and part of the Berlin Papyrus Collection. One
Berlin Papyrus 6619, as reproduced in 1900 by Schack-Schackenburg
Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt
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The Twelfth Dynasty of ancient Egypt is a series of rulers reigning from c. 1991–1802 BC, at what is often considered to be the apex of the Middle Kingdom. The dynasty periodically expanded its territ
Statue of pharaoh Senusret I
Pair of guardian statuettes, depicting Middle Kingdom pharaohs, presumably Senusret I, Amenemhat II or Senusret II, with the white crown of Upper Egypt (left), the other with the red crown of Lower Egypt. Wood, from el-Lisht, ca. 1919–1885 BCE, 12th dynasty, Middle Kingdom (Egyptian Museum, main floor, room 22, JE44951, and Metropolitan Museum of Art, 14.3.17).
Head of Senusret III with youthful features, 12th Dynasty, c. 1870 BC, State Museum of Egyptian Art, Munich
Sobekneferu was the last ruler of the 12th Dynasty