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Sobekneferu
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Sobekneferu or Neferusobek was the first confirmed queen regnant of ancient Egypt and the last pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty and of the Middle Kingdom. Her reign was brief, lasting three years, 10 mo
Statue of Sobekneferu (Berlin ÄM 14475) which was lost during World War II
Statue of Sobekneferu (Berlin ÄM 14475) which was lost during World War II
Statue of Amenemhat III (Pushkin 4757), presumed father of Sobekneferu
Statue of Amenemhat III (Pushkin 4757), presumed father of Sobekneferu
Quartzite statue of Sobekneferu (E 27135) in the Louvre, Paris
Quartzite statue of Sobekneferu (E 27135) in the Louvre, Paris
Columns inscribed with the names of Amenemhat III and Sobekneferu, from the Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Columns inscribed with the names of Amenemhat III and Sobekneferu, from the Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Amenemhat IV
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Amenemhat IV was the seventh and penultimate king of the late Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt during the late Middle Kingdom period. He arguably ruled around 1786–1777 BC for about nine regnal years.
Sobekneferu
…was also the first ruler to associate with the crocodile god Sobek in her nomen and prenomen. Sobekneferu ascended to the throne following the death of Amenemhat IV, her presumed brother and husband, albeit the relationship is unsubstantiated. The reasons for her accession are debated. One possibility is that her…
Statue of Amenemhat IV from the funerary temple of Amenemhat III at Hawara[dubious – discuss]
Statue of Amenemhat IV from the funerary temple of Amenemhat III at Hawara[dubious – discuss]
One of the naos from the funerary temple of Amenemhat III at Hawara, now located in the Egyptian Museum at Cairo. The left figure, flexing his arm acr
One of the naos from the funerary temple of Amenemhat III at Hawara, now located in the Egyptian Museum at Cairo. The left figure, flexing his arm across his chest in order to bring a sign "ankh" (life) to the face of his partner, is Amenemhat III. The king on the right is Amenemhat IV.[dubious – discuss]
A Gold plaque of Amenemhat IV found at Byblos, Lebanon. It is now part of the collection of the British Museum.
A Gold plaque of Amenemhat IV found at Byblos, Lebanon. It is now part of the collection of the British Museum.
Sculpted ureus with human heads and inscribed with the name of Amenemhat IV. Egyptian Museum Cairo.
Sculpted ureus with human heads and inscribed with the name of Amenemhat IV. Egyptian Museum Cairo.