Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

Senustei I

Senusret I also anglicized as Sesostris I and Senwosret I, was the second pharaoh of the 12th dynasty of Egypt. He ruled from 1971 BC to 1926 BC(1920 BC to 1875 BC), and was one of the most powerful kings of this Dynasty. He was the son of Amenemhat I. Senusret I was known by his prenomen, Kheperkare, whcich means "the Ka of Re is created." He expanded the territory of Egypt allowing him to rule over an age of prosperity.

He continues 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 victioy stele. He also organized an expidition to a Western Desert oasis. Senusret I established diplomatic relations with some rulers of towns in Syria and Canaan. He also tried to centralize the country's political structure by supporting nomarchs who were loyal to him. His pyramid was constructed at el-Lisht. Senusret I is mentioned in the Story of Sinhue where he is reported to have rushed back to the royal palace in Memphis from a military campaign in Libya after hearing about the assassinationn of his father, Amenemhat I.