
GEM 1670
Naos of King Senwosret I
This object is the Naos of King Senwosret I, one of the most powerful rulers of Egypt’s 12th Dynasty during the Middle Kingdom (c. 1956–1911 BCE). A naos is a shrine-like structure typically used to house a statue of a god in temple sanctuaries, symbolizing the divine presence. This black granite naos once belonged to the great Temple of Amun at Karnak, Egypt’s most influential religious center.
Senwosret I is remembered as a king of strength and expansion. His reign solidified Egyptian control over Nubia, especially around the strategic Second Cataract of the Nile, through a combination of military campaigns and fortress construction. These actions helped secure trade routes and valuable resources such as gold, ivory, an ... Узнайте больше с Премиум!
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