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  1. Nothing is known of Sobekneferu's death or burial. Some have suggested that her burial might be one of the pyramids at Mazghuna, but this is very unlikely. Thus, one of the most powerful women of early world history final destiny remains a mystery to us.
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    Sobekneferu - Wikipedia

    Sobekneferu or Neferusobek (Ancient Egyptian: Sbk-nfrw meaning 'Beauty of Sobek') was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt and the last ruler of the Twelfth Dynasty of the Middle Kingdom. She ascended to the throne following the death of Amenemhat IV, possibly her brother or husband, though their relationship is unproven. … See more

    Sobekneferu is thought to be the daughter of Pharaoh Amenemhat III, but her mother's identity is unknown. Amenemhat III had two known … See more

    Sobekneferu was one of the few women that ruled in Egypt, and the first to adopt the full royal titulary, distinguishing herself from any prior female … See more

    Only a small collection of sources attest to Sobekneferu's rule as pharaoh of Egypt.
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    The Middle Kingdom was in decline by the time of Sobekneferu's accession. The peak of the Middle Kingdom is attributed to Senusret III and Amenemhat III. Senusret III formed the basis for the legendary character Sesostris described by Manetho and See more

    Sobekneferu's tomb has not yet been positively identified. A place called Sekhem Sobekneferu is mentioned on a papyrus found at See more

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    • Almásy, Adrienn; Kiss, Enikő (2010). "Catalogue by Adrienn Almásy and Enikő Kiss". In Luft, Ulrich; … See more

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  4. Queen Sobekneferu: The First-Known Female Pharaoh of Egypt

  5. Sobekneferu - Ancient Egypt Online

    Unfortunately, she died before her father and the throne passed to Amenemhat IV. Manetho suggested that he was Sobekneferu’s half-sister and husband, but there is no independent evidence to back this up. She never used the title …

  6. Sebeknefru | Pharaoh, 12th Dynasty, Nile Valley | Britannica

  7. Sobekneferu: First Female Pharaoh In Ancient Egypt

    Mar 9, 2019 · The death of Queen Sobekneferu marked the end of the Middle Kingdom. After her, a number of kings, mentioned in the Turin Canon papyrus, claimed their rights to the throne but ruled only for a shorter period of time.

  8. Learn About Sobekneferu, the First Female Pharaoh of …

    Apr 16, 2022 · The first recorded female pharaoh was Sobekneferu. After the death of Amenemhat IV, who may or may not have been her brother and husband, Sobekneferu assumed the throne. Although her reign only lasted …

  9. Sobekneferu: The First Female Pharaoh of Egypt?

    Dec 2, 2022 · Sobekneferu’s Death A carved black wooden sarcophagus inlaid with gilded sheets discovered by an Egyptian archaeological mission at the site of Tomb TT28, via Khaled Desouki/Getty Images Unfortunately, Sobekneferu’s …

  10. Sobeknefru, Powerful Pharaoh and Queen of the …

    Mar 9, 2015 · When he left and Amenemhat III died, she would have taken the throne. Considering her father’s patronage of the cult of Sobek and the care of the holy crocodiles, it is reasonable to suggest that is why the babies were given …

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  12. Meet Sobekneferu, the Egyptian woman who became …

    Jul 15, 2018 · Described as the world’s first known female head of state in history, Sobekneferu assumed the throne herself when her brother who also doubled as her husband, Amenemhet IV died without an...

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