| Itakayt | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Egypt | |
| King | Senusret III |
| Spouse | Senusret III |
| Dynasty | 12th Dynasty of Egypt |
| Religion | Ancient Egyptian religion |
Itakayt was an ancient Egyptian princess and queen[1] of the 12th Dynasty. She is mainly known from her small pyramid next to the one of Senusret III at Dahshur.[2]
Life
In the 12th Dynasty, Itakayt (II) share the same name as Itakayt (I).
King's Daughter
She had the titles king's daughter of his body, powerful, graceful and beloved.
At Lahun, the name Itakayt appears on a papyrus fragment found at the Mortuary Temple of Senusret II, which operated during the reigns of Senusret II, Sensuret III and Amenemhat III. Here, family members of a king are listed, including Itakayt. It is uncertain to which king these members of a royal family are related. Senusret II seems to be most likely candidate, as the papyrus fragment was found at his funerary temple. This would make Itakayt a sister of Senusret III.[2][3]
King's Wife
She was the king's wife of Senusret III.
Death
The Pyramid
At Dahshur, the Pyramid of Itakayt on the north side of the Pyramid of Senusret III. The pyramid measured about 16.8 meters at the base, and was once perhaps also 16.8 meters high. It was built of mud bricks and covered with limestone slabs. In front of the pyramid was a small chapel decorated with reliefs. The remains of the reliefs preserved Itakayt's name. The tomb was excavated by Jaxques de Morgan in 1894.
Her burial chamber was looted but contained a sarcophagus, a canopic chest, and two canopic jars.[2]
References
- Dieter Arnold, Adela Oppenhaim, Isabel Stünkel: Le complexe pyramidial des Sésostris III à Dahchour, in: Fleur Morfoisse, Guillemette Andreu-Lanoë (editors): Sésostris III, Pharon de légende, 2014, ISBN 9789461611574, p. 104
- Dieter Arnold: The Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III at Dahshur, Architectural Studies, New York 2002, ISBN 0-87099-956-7, p. 63-67
- Dodson: Aidan and Hilton, Dyan. The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt, Thames & Hudson. 2004. ISBN 0-500-05128-3, p 96