Konosso

Konosso was a high-water island, going out to the Eighteenth Dynasty (1550-1307 B.C.E.), it was a staging point for trade and outings to Nubia (modern Sudan). An dedication of Tuthmosis IV (1401-1391  B.C.E.) at Konosso returns an account of the sites purpose.

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·        Menat
·        Terenuthis
·        Amenemhet (Temple official)
·        Kom Dara
·        Mendes
·        Nefermaat
·        Kom al-Ahmar
·        Kom el-Haten
·        Kom Medinet Ghurob
·        Instructions of Amenemhet

Instructions of Amenemhet

Amenemhet's Instructions

Amenemhet's Commands, a classic text that is reportedly from the prevail of Amenemhet I (1991-1962 B.C.E.) service as a last will for his son and successor, Senwosret I (1971-1926  B.C.E.), the actual text was credibly written by a scribe named Aktoy, who answered Senwosret I. The Instructions warn against trusting anyone while taking royal powers. Senwosret I was coregent when Amenemhet I was executed by a harem revolt. Amenemhet I was speaking posthumously, in this  text, describing his ordeal and list his accomplishments. There are some 70 copies of the Instructions of Amenemhet surviving, particularly in the Milligen Papyrus and the Papyrus Sallier II.

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·        Menat
·        Terenuthis
·        Amenemhet (Temple official)
·        Kom Dara
·        Mendes
·        Nefermaat
·        Kom al-Ahmar
·        Kom el-Haten
·        Kom Medinet Ghurob

Kom Medinet Ghurob

The location of Kom Medinet Ghurob

Kom Medinet Ghurob was a site on the south end of the Faiyum, as well named Mi-Wer in ancient records. Tuthmosis III (1479-1425 B.C.E.) of the Eighteenth Dynasty given the site as a royal harem retreat and retreat villa. Two temples were erected on the  site,  now  in ruins, as well as the royal harem residency. Kom Medinet Ghurob was used until the prevail of Ramses V (1156-1151  B.C.E.). A central  making  with an enclosing wall, covering the area of three modern city blocks, framed this complex. Targets from the reign of Amenhotep III (1391-1353  B.C.E.) were found on the site. A head of Queen Tiye (1), fashioned out of wood, glass, and gesso, was discovered  there. This head provides a remarkably individualistic portrait.

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·        Menat
·        Terenuthis
·        Amenemhet (Temple official)
·        Kom Dara
·        Mendes
·        Nefermaat
·        Kom al-Ahmar
·        Kom el-Haten