Relief block from a building of Amenemhat I, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1952 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, re-used in foundation, 1907–08, Limestone, paint, H. 61 cm (24 in.); W. 96.5 cm (38 in.); D. 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.), Amenemhat I, known to have been by birth from the south of Egypt, may have served as vizier to King Mentuhotep IV and as such may have been responsible for expeditions to the quarries of Wadi Hammamat before he ascended the throne
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Relief block, building, Amenemhat I, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca, 1981–1952 B.C, Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid Temple, re, foundation, 1907–08, Limestone, paint, H, 61 cm, 24, W, 96.5, 38, D, 13.3, 5 1/4, birth, south, served, vizier, King Mentuhotep, IV, responsible, expeditions, quarries, Wadi Hammamat, ascended, throne
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