14 Facts About Senusret I

Senusret I ruled from 1971 BC to 1926 BC, and was one of the most powerful kings of this Dynasty.

Senusret I was the son of Amenemhat I His mother was a queen with the name Neferitatenen.

Senusret I continued his father's aggressive expansionist policies against Nubia by initiating two expeditions into this region in his 10th and 18th years and established Egypt's formal southern border near the second cataract where he placed a garrison and a victory stele.

Senusret I organized an expedition to a Western Desert oasis.

Senusret I established diplomatic relations with some rulers of towns in Syria and Canaan.

In Year 21 of Amenemhat I, a coregency was established with Senusret I celebrating his Year 1 as junior coregent, while his father became senior coregent.

In Year 18 of Senusret I he launched a military campaign against Lower Nubia and conquered the region down to the Second Cataract.

Senusret I dispatched several quarrying expeditions to the Sinai and Wadi Hammamat.

Senusret I built numerous shrines and temples throughout Egypt and Nubia during his long reign.

Senusret I rebuilt the important temple of Re-Atum in Heliopolis which was the centre of the sun cult.

Senusret I erected 2 red granite obelisks there to celebrate his Year 30 Heb Sed Jubilee.

Senusret I did work at the Temple of Satet on Elephantine.

The vizier at the beginning of his reign was Intefiqer, who is known from many inscriptions and from his tomb next to the pyramid of Amenemhat I He seems to have held this office for a long period of time and was followed by a vizier named Senusret.

In Year 45 of Senusret I he died and Amenemhat II became sole ruler.