Semna (Nubia)
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The region of Semna is 15 miles south of Wadi Halfa and is situated where rocks cross the Nile narrowing its flow—the Semna Cataract.
Perspective view of a reconstruction of the Semna West Fort
Semna & Kumma forts view from west
Counterweight for a necklace with three images of Hathor, Semna (1390-1352 BC). Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Semna stela dated to Senusret III's year 16
Senusret III
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Khakaure Senusret III 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
Semna (Nubia)
…control over Upper and Lower Nubia and the Nile river transport of commodities, and were integral parts of the Egyptian empire. The temples of Dedwen and Sesostris III were moved to the National Museum of Sudan in Khartoum prior to the flooding of Lake Nasser…
Statue of Senusret III in the Staatliche Sammlung für Ägyptische Kunst
A Pectoral bearing the cartouche or royal name of Senusret III found in the tomb of Mereret at Dashur
Statues of Senusret III in the British Museum
White Quartzite image of Sensuret III from the British Museum. Origin Unknown. From c. 1850 BC during the 12th Dynasty.