Sesostris (Ancient Greek: Σέσωστρις) is the name of a king of ancient Egypt who, according to Herodotus, led a military expedition into parts of Europe. Tales of Sesostris are probably based on the life of Senusret I, Senusret III and perhaps other Pharaohs such as Shoshenq I [1] [2] and Ramesses II. [3]

Sesostris I (flourished 20th–19th century bce) was a king of ancient Egypt who succeeded his father after a 10-year coregency and brought Egypt to a peak of prosperity. Sesostris became coregent in c. 1920 bce with his aging father, Amenemhet I, who had founded the 12th dynasty (c. 1939–c. 1760 bce).

Senusret I (Middle Egyptian: z-n-wsrt; /suʀ nij ˈwas.ɾiʔ/) also anglicized as Sesostris I and Senwosret I, was the second pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt. He ruled from 1971 BC to 1926 BC (1920 BC to 1875 BC), [ 2 ] and was one of the most powerful kings of this Dynasty.

Sesostris III, also called Senwosret III, was a king of the 12th dynasty of ancient Egypt. He reorganized the Egyptian government and extended Egypt’s possessions in Nubia.

Jul 3, 2024 · Was Sesostris a great conqueror who ruled the world, or just an ancient myth? His grand conquests and monumental constructions are legendary. But did he really exist?

Sesostris II, also known as Senwosret II, was a king of the 12th dynasty of ancient Egypt. He is known for his peaceful exploitation of Nubia and for initiating the development of the Fayyum.

Nov 29, 2017 · Modern historians think that Herodotus’ Sesostris was an exaggerated character that combined, under one name, the feats of several historical Twelfth Dynasty (roughly 20th-18th century BCE) pharaohs of Egypt, particularly Senusret (or Senwosret) I …

Khakaure Senusret III (also written as Senwosret III or the hellenised form, Sesostris III) was a pharaoh of Egypt. He ruled from 1878 BC to 1839 BC during a time of great power and prosperity, [1] and was the fifth king of the Twelfth Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom.

Nov 13, 2024 · Sesostris II was the fourth ancient Egyptian king (pharaoh) of the 12th Dynasty (Middle Kingdom). He reigned approximately from 1845/44 to 1837 BC (according to Beckerath: 1882 to 1872 BC). The Turin King List records a reign of 19 years.

Senusret I Kheperkare (also known as Sesostris I and Senwosret I) was the second pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty (Middle Kingdom) of Ancient Egypt. The Turin Canon confirms that he ruled Egypt for forty-five years.