1976 BC – 1926 BC: Statue of Pharaoh Senusert I – Egyptian Middle Kingdom
Pharaoh Senusert was the second pharaoh of the twelfth dynasty of Egypt. He ruled from 1976 BC – 1926 BC. Ancient Egyptians were closer to his color than to the color of present day Egyptians.
Link: The Global Egyptian Museum
Title: Statue of King Senusert I
Years Referenced: 1976 BC – 1926 BC
Archaeological Site: Upper Egypt: Governate Of Giza (including Memphis): El-Lisht
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“This small wooden statue of King Senusert the First was found in a private tomb. It consists of several pieces joined together with wooden pins.”
Pharaoh Senusert was the second pharaoh of the twelfth dynasty of Egypt. He ruled from 1976 BC – 1926 BC.