
GEM 3570
Sarcophagus Lid of King Harsiese I
This granite lid belonged to King Harsiese I, a ruler whose legitimacy remains debated. Although he declared himself king in Thebes, it's uncertain whether his reign was widely recognized. Harsiese I ruled during a time of deep political fragmentation in Egypt—the Third Intermediate Period, specifically during Dynasty 22 (c. 865–860 BCE).
He is thought to have been a contemporary of King Osorkon II, who ruled from Tanis in the Nile Delta. This points to a divided Egypt, with power shared o ... Discover more with Premium!
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