Senet (queen)
Ancient Egyptian king's wife and king's mother
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Senet was an ancient Egyptian king's wife and king's mother, known from three statues, that date to the Middle Kingdom, perhaps to the 12th Dynasty.
| Senet | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Egypt | |
Queen
During the 12th Dynasty, Senet held royal titles within the dynasty indicating she was the wife of a king and mother of a king. Her husband and royal son are not known for sure. Gae Callender proposed king Amenemhat II as her husband, as his wife is not yet identified for sure, while for most other 12th Dynasty kings a wife is known.[1][2]
Statuary
There are three known statues of a woman named Senet. These statues bear the titles "King’s Wife," and "King’s Mother" (mwt-nswt). The statues show the queen sitting on a throne. For two of the statues the upper part is missing. A third statue preserves the upper part but the face is heavily damaged.[3]
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