Amenemhat I

Amenemhat I

(1991-1962)

Amenemhat I was Vizier to the 11th Dynasty Montuhotep IV and assumed the throne when this pharaoh died. He campaigned against the Libyans and the Asiatics. He built the Wall of the Prince (a series of fortresses) to guard the eastern borders. He also built a trading post in Nubia at Kerma. He named his capital city, (on the border of Upper and Lower Egypt), Itj-Tawy, “Seizer of Two Lands.” Among his many wives was Neferutotenen, mother of Senusret I. Amenemhat made Senusret I his co-ruler. From "commoner" roots, Amenemhat's descendants began a golden age for Egypt. The Testament of Amenemhat, included in the Milligan Papyrus and the Papyrus Sallier II, was written as a commemorative following Amenemhat's death. The Testament defines royal obligations and the needs of the people. It states that there are perils awaiting a king who is not alert to those around him. It also states that loneliness and personal sacrifice make for a good king.

Horus Name

First part of reign

Hr sHtp ib tA.wj

Hor Sehetepibtawy

Horus, Who Satisfies the Heart of the Two Lands

Second part of reign

Hr wHm ms.wt

Hor Wehem mesut

Horus Repeated of Births

Nebti Name
First part of reign		nbtj sHtp ib tA.wj Nebti Sehetepibtawy The Two Ladies, The One Who Satisfies the Heart of the Two Lands

Second part of reign		nb.tj wHm ms.wt Nebti Wehem mesut The Two Ladies, the one who repeats births

Golden Name
First part of reign		bik nbw smA Nebu Sema The Golden Falcon Who Unites
Second part of reign		bik nbw ms Nebu Mes The Golden Falcon Who is Born

Prenomen
First part of reign		nsw bity sHtp ib ra Nesubity Sehetepibre The One Who Satisfies the Heart of Re
Second part of reign		nsw bity sHtp ib ra Nesubity Sehetepibre The One Who Satisfies the Heart of Re

Nomen
First part of reign		imn m HA(.t) Amenemhat Amun is the Foremost

Second part of reign		imn m HA.t Amenemhat Amun is the Foremost


Appearance in Manetho
Africanus:		Ammanemês		Ammanemês, for 38 years: he was murdered by his own eunuchs.

Eusebius:		Ammanemês		Ammanemês, for 38 years: he was murdered by his own eunuchs.

Amenemhat built a pyramid complex at Lisht.