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Sesostris I

British  
/ sɛˈsɒstrɪs /

noun

  1. 20th century bc , king of Egypt of the 12th dynasty. He conquered Nubia and brought ancient Egypt to the height of its prosperity. The funerary complex at Lisht was built during his reign

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