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File:Pectoral of Amenemhat III.jpg

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|Description ={{en|1=A 12th dynasty Egyptian Middle Kingdom pectoral made of gold and semi-precious stones belonging to Mereret, the daughter of king {{w|Senusret III}} and sister of king {{w|Amenemhat III}}. The pectoral shows the cartouche or royal name of pharaoh Amenemhat III and depicts this king triumphantly defeating his enemies. It was discovered in the {{w|Dahshur}} tomb of Mereret which is located within the pyramid complex of Senusret III's own tomb. This photo was taken at the King Tut exhibition at the {{w|Pacific Science Center}} in Seattle, Washington State, USA.}}
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|Description ={{en|1=A 12th dynasty Egyptian Middle Kingdom pectoral made of gold and semi-precious stones (carnelian, turquoise, and lapis lazuli) belonging to Mereret, the daughter of king {{w|Senusret III}} and sister of king {{w|Amenemhat III}}.[http://userwww.service.emory.edu/~fbantho/Tutorial_PDFs/pectoral.pdf Emory Classroom Tutorials: Smiting the Enemies of Egypt] The pectoral shows the cartouche or royal name of pharaoh Amenemhat III and depicts this king triumphantly defeating his enemies. It was discovered in the {{w|Dahshur}} tomb of Mereret which is located within the pyramid complex of Senusret III's own tomb. This photo was taken at the King Tut exhibition at the {{w|Pacific Science Center}} in Seattle, Washington State, USA.}}

|Source =http://www.flickr.com/photos/ddenisen/7364437872/

|Source =http://www.flickr.com/photos/ddenisen/7364437872/

|Author =[http://www.flickr.com/people/ddenisen/ ddenisen (D. Denisenkov)]

|Author =[http://www.flickr.com/people/ddenisen/ ddenisen (D. Denisenkov)]
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[[Category:Jewellery of the 12th dynasty of Egypt]]

[[Category:Jewellery of the 12th dynasty of Egypt]]

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