Plaque from a Foundation Deposit of Senwosret I, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I, Enclosure, Foundation deposit, 1930–31, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), H. 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.); W. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); D. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.), Excavators found intact three of the four foundation deposits under Senwosret I’s pyramid. They contained pottery and food offerings along with small rectangular tablets that commemorated the name of the king and his monument, which in this case was called “The pyramid: Senwosret is viewing the Two Lands
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