Pyramid complex of Senusret III, the pyramid of Itakayt is the third one from the top right

Itakayt was an ancient Egyptian princess and queen[1] of the 12th Dynasty, around 1800 BC. She is mainly known from her small pyramid next to the one of Senusret III at Dahshur.[2] She had the titles king's daughter of his body, powerful, graceful and beloved.

The Pyramid

Her pyramid at the North side of the king's pyramid measured about 16.80 m at the base, and was once perhaps also 16.80 m 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. Her burial chamber contained a sarcophagus, a canopic chest and two canopic jars.[2]

Other sources

Itakayt is perhaps also known from a papyrus fragment found at Lahun. 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]

References

  1. ↑ 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
  2. 1 2 3 Dieter Arnold: The Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III at Dahshur, Architectural Studies, New York 2002, ISBN 0-87099-956-7, p. 63-67
  3. ↑ Dodson: Aidan and Hilton, Dyan. The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt, Thames & Hudson. 2004. ISBN 0-500-05128-3, p 96
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