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Amenemhat IV

r. c. 1786–1777 BCE · 18th century BCE · Also known as Amenemhet IV

Amenemhat IV was the penultimate king of the Twelfth Dynasty of Egypt, reigning for about nine years in the late nineteenth century BCE. He continued the works of Amenemhat III, completing the temple at Medinet Madi in the Faiyum, and sent expeditions to the turquoise mines of Sinai; the ruler of Byblos received gifts bearing his name. He was succeeded by Sobekneferu.

Amenemhat IV
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