Sesostris - Wikipedia Sesostris (Ancient Greek: Σέσωστρις) is the name of a king of ancient Egypt who, according to Herodotus, led a military expedition into parts of Europe Tales of Sesostris are probably based on the life of Senusret I, Senusret III and perhaps other Pharaohs such as Shoshenq I [1] [2] and Ramesses II [3]
Sesostris, the Mythical Pharaoh Who Invaded Europe Herodotus describes Sesostris as a great conqueror who led expeditions into Asia and Europe, subjugating vast territories He told how Sesostris defeated both the Scythians and Thracians (perhaps in Romania and Bulgaria) before returning home
The Unbelievable Story Of The Semi-Mythical Pharaoh, Sesostris Modern historians think that Herodotus’ Sesostris was an exaggerated character that combined, under one name, the feats of several historical Twelfth Dynasty (roughly 20th-18th century BCE) pharaohs of Egypt, particularly Senusret (or Senwosret) I and II, as well as Ramses II
The Greek Legend of Egyptian King Sesostris In the earliest version, recorded by Herodotus, King Sesostris leads a mighty military expedition outside of Egypt He campaigns through a large part of the Middle East, making his way all the way through to Anatolia and even as far as Thrace
Senusret I Kheperkare - Ancient Egypt Online Senusret I Kheperkare (also known as Sesostris I and Senwosret I) was the second pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty (Middle Kingdom) of Ancient Egypt The Turin Canon confirms that he ruled Egypt for forty-five years
Sesostris - Ancient Egypt Wiki According to Herodotus, Sesostris was the only Egyptian king to rule Ethiopia Senusret III was a great pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty and is considered to be, perhaps, the most powerful Egyptian ruler of the dynasty
Senusret I - Wikipedia Senusret I (Middle Egyptian: z-n-wsrt; suʀ nij ˈwas ɾiʔ ) also anglicized as Sesostris I and Senwosret I, was the second pharaoh of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt He ruled from 1971 BC to 1926 BC (1920 BC to 1875 BC), [ 2 ] and was one of the most powerful kings of the 12th dynasty
Sesostris II | Middle Kingdom, Hyksos, Monuments | Britannica Sesostris II, also known as Senwosret II, was a king of the 12th dynasty of ancient Egypt He is known for his peaceful exploitation of Nubia and for initiating the development of the Fayyum