Montuhotep-Nebtawyre and Amenemhat I: Observations on the Early Twelfth Dynasty in Egypt

• Autores: Peter Jánosi
• Localización: Metropolitan Museum journal, ISSN 0077-8958, Nº. 45, 2010, págs. 7-20
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses the transition between Dynasties 11 and 12 in Egypt in the Middle Kingdom period, focusing on Theban ruler Montuhotep-Nebtawyre and King Amenemhat I. The author discusses a fragment from a slate bowl found in 1907 or 1908 at the site of the pyramid of Amenemhat I, featuring two hieroglyphic inscriptions. The author argues against theories that the inscriptions indicate a relationship between Amenemhat I and his predecessor Montuhotep-Nebtawyre, focusing on the work of Egyptologist Herbert E. Winlock. The author discusses possible uses for the bowl and suggests that the cartouche on the bowl refers to king Montuhotep-Nebhepetre. Also discussed is a pair of early 12th-dynasty alabaster tablets referring to Montu in Thebes.