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'''Queen Seshseshet''' was the mother of ], the first, and founding ] of the ] of ]. She was instrumental in enabling her son to gain the throne and reconciling two warring factions of the royal family.<ref>{{cite web | title = Egypt: 4,300-year-old pyramid discovered | work = CNN.com | publisher = CNN | date = 2008-11-11 | url = http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/11/11/egypt.pyramid.discovery.ap/index.html | accessdate = 2008-11-11}}</ref> The dynasty that arose from her son is considered part of the ] portion of the history of Egypt, a term designated by modern historians. There was no break in the royal lines or the location of the capital from its predecessors, but significant ] advances occurred to prompt the designation of different periods by scholars.


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Until 2008, Seshseshet was the only sixth dynasty queen whose tomb had not been discovered.<ref>{{cite web | title = Egypt unveils discovery of 4,300-year-old pyramid | work = yahoo.com| publisher = Yahoo | date = 2008-11-11 | url = http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081111/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_egypt_new_pyramid | accessdate = 2008-11-11}}</ref> In 2008, however, archeologists discovered what is believed to have been her tomb.<ref> ''ap.google.com'' ] ] Link accessed 13/11/08</ref>
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'''Sesheshet''', occasionally known as '''Sesh''', was the mother of ], the first and founding ] of the ] of ]. She was instrumental in enabling her son to gain the throne and reconciling two warring factions of the ].<ref>'Ancient Egypt queen' found. ]</ref>
== Discovery of tomb ==


In 2008, archeologists discovered what is believed to have been her ].<ref></ref>
⚫ On November 8, 2008, Egypt's chief archaeologist, ], secretary general of the ] (SCA), announced that Seshseshet was entombed in a 4,300-year-old, topless ] at ] that measures five metres tall (16 feet). Hawass stated that this may be Saqqara's most complete subsidiary pyramid.<ref>http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/11/081111-new-pyramid-egypt.html</ref> The tomb numbers 118 among the ancient pyramids discovered so far in Egypt. The largest part of its two metres wide casing was built with a superstructure five metres high.


== Family ==
⚫ Hawass's archaeological team began excavating the site in 2006. The discovery of the pyramid was made in September 2008 with the unearthing of the sixteen feet tall structure from the sand. The structure originally reached fourteen metres in height, with sides twenty-two metres long.<ref></ref><ref></ref>
Sesheshet was a grandmother of King ]. Queen ], Teti's wife, was a daughter of King ], the last king of the ]. The dynasty that arose from Teti is considered part of the ], a term designated by modern historians.
⚫ Once five stories tall, the pyramid was discovered beneath seven metres (23 feet) of sand, a small shrine, and mud-brick walls from later periods. It is the third known "subsidiary" pyramid to ]'s tomb and originally was fourteen metres tall (46 feet) and twenty-two metres square (72 feet) at its base, due to its walls having stood at a 51-degree angle. Buried next to the ] Step pyramid, its base lies nineteen metres underground.<ref></ref><ref name = natgeo></ref><ref></ref>


There was no break in the royal lines or the location of the capital from its predecessors, but significant cultural changes occurred to prompt the designation of different periods by scholars.
The pyramid of Seshseshet lies near two other pyramids which might belong to Teti's two wives. ]s intend to enter the pyramid by November 25, 2008 to confirm that it belongs to Queen Seshseshet.<ref name="4,300-Year-Old Pyramid Found in Saqqara, Egypt">{{cite news|url=http://www.africanews.com/site/list_messages/21569|title=4,300-Year-Old Pyramid Found in Saqqara, Egypt|date=Nov 11, 2008|publisher=Africanews|accessdate=2008-11-12}}</ref>


Until the recent rediscovery of her pyramid, little contemporary evidence about Sesheshet had been found. Her estates under the title '']'' are mentioned in the tomb of the early Sixth Dynasty ] ], and she is referenced in passing as the mother of Teti in a remedy for baldness in the ].<ref>Dodson, Aidan and Hilton, Dyan. <cite>The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt</cite>. p.70 Thames & Hudson. 2004. {{ISBN|0-500-05128-3}}</ref>
⚫ Although ancient graphics in good condition adorn the structure, it is presumed that the tomb was robbed of its valuable artifacts centuries ago, and there is no expectation of finding important items in Seshseshet's tomb.

Teti named his daughters after his mother.

==Pyramid discovery==
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⚫ On 8 November 2008, Egypt's chief archaeologist, ], then secretary general of the ] (2002–2011), announced that Sesheshet was entombed in a 4,300-year-old, topless ] at ] that measures {{convert|5|m|ft}} tall. Hawass stated that this may be Saqqara's most complete subsidiary pyramid.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/11/081111-new-pyramid-egypt.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204030442/http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/11/081111-new-pyramid-egypt.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 4, 2008 |title=New Pyramid Found in Egypt: 4,300-Year-Old Queen's Tomb |magazine=] |date=November 14, 2008 |access-date=2008-11-14}}</ref> The tomb is number 118 among the ancient pyramids discovered so far in Egypt. The largest part of its {{convert|2|m|ft}} wide casing was built with a superstructure {{convert|5|m|ft}} high.

⚫ Hawass's archaeological team began excavating the site in 2006. The discovery of the pyramid was made in September 2008 with the unearthing of the structure from the sand. The structure originally reached {{convert|14|m|ft}} in height, with sides {{convert|22|m|ft}} long.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://africa.reuters.com/top/news/usnJOE4AA0H1.html|title=Egypt says has found pyramid built for ancient queen|publisher=Reuters|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081118025052/http://africa.reuters.com/top/news/usnJOE4AA0H1.html |archive-date=2008-11-18}}</ref>

⚫ Once five stories tall, the pyramid was discovered beneath {{convert|7|m|ft}} of sand, a small shrine, and mud-brick walls from later periods. It is the third known "subsidiary" pyramid to ]'s tomb and originally was {{convert|14|m|ft}} and {{convert|22|m|ft}} at its base, due to its walls having stood at a 51-degree angle. Buried next to the ] ], its base lies nineteen metres underground.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2008/11/11/dip.DTL|title=Under tons of sand, a treasure of history|publisher=sfgate.com | date=August 17, 2010}} See also: and {{cite web|url=http://www.euronews.net/en/article/11/11/2008/pyramid-discovery-thrills-archeologists/|title=Pyramid find to shed light on last Pharaoh dynasty|publisher=euronews.net}}</ref>

The pyramid of Sesheshet lies near two other pyramids which belong to Unas's two wives, ] and ]. Archeologists entered the pyramid on 8 January 2009. The remains of what are thought to be Sesheshet were found in the sarcophagus of the tomb. The ] was found wrapped in cloth in the 22-metre long and four-metre wide chamber. Even though the archaeologists did not find the name of the queen in ], there is evidence to suggest that the mummy was the mother of the Sixth Dynasty ruler Teti, Hawass said in the statement. "It is believed that these remains belong to Queen Sesheshet, especially because the pyramid was not built for worship but it was a burial pyramid," he said. Hawass also stated that the sarcophagus appeared to have been looted. Ancient robbers had stolen most of the valuables from inside the sarcophagus, leaving behind the body parts, some pottery and gold that was used to cover fingers of royal pharaohs.<ref name="Archaeologists find mummy of ancient Egypt queen">{{cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/09/2462298.htm|title=Archaeologists find mummy of ancient Egypt queen|date=Jan 9, 2009|work=ABC News|access-date=2009-01-09}}</ref><ref name="Mummy of Queen Sesheshet found?">{{cite news|url=http://aegyptologie.online-resourcen.de/node/232|title=Mummy of Queen Sesheshet found?|date=Jan 8, 2009|publisher=Egyptology Online Resources|access-date=2009-01-08}}</ref>

⚫ Although ancient graphics in good condition adorn the structure, it is presumed that the tomb was robbed of its valuable artifacts centuries ago.


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Latest revision as of 05:22, 20 November 2023

This article is about the ancient Egyptian queen mother. For the ancient Egyptian percussion instrument, see Sistrum.
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Sesheshet, occasionally known as Sesh, was the mother of King Teti, the first and founding pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. She was instrumental in enabling her son to gain the throne and reconciling two warring factions of the royal family.

In 2008, archeologists discovered what is believed to have been her pyramid.

Family

Sesheshet was a grandmother of King Pepi I Meryre. Queen Iput I, Teti's wife, was a daughter of King Unas, the last king of the Fifth Dynasty. The dynasty that arose from Teti is considered part of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, a term designated by modern historians.

There was no break in the royal lines or the location of the capital from its predecessors, but significant cultural changes occurred to prompt the designation of different periods by scholars.

Until the recent rediscovery of her pyramid, little contemporary evidence about Sesheshet had been found. Her estates under the title King's Mother are mentioned in the tomb of the early Sixth Dynasty vizier Mehi, and she is referenced in passing as the mother of Teti in a remedy for baldness in the Ebers Papyrus.

Teti named his daughters after his mother.

Pyramid discovery

The satellite pyramid of the Teti Pyramid during the ongoing excavations

On 8 November 2008, Egypt's chief archaeologist, Zahi Hawass, then secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (2002–2011), announced that Sesheshet was entombed in a 4,300-year-old, topless pyramid at Saqqara that measures 5 metres (16 ft) tall. Hawass stated that this may be Saqqara's most complete subsidiary pyramid. The tomb is number 118 among the ancient pyramids discovered so far in Egypt. The largest part of its 2 metres (6.6 ft) wide casing was built with a superstructure 5 metres (16 ft) high.

Hawass's archaeological team began excavating the site in 2006. The discovery of the pyramid was made in September 2008 with the unearthing of the structure from the sand. The structure originally reached 14 metres (46 ft) in height, with sides 22 metres (72 ft) long.

Once five stories tall, the pyramid was discovered beneath 7 metres (23 ft) of sand, a small shrine, and mud-brick walls from later periods. It is the third known "subsidiary" pyramid to Teti's tomb and originally was 14 metres (46 ft) and 22 metres (72 ft) at its base, due to its walls having stood at a 51-degree angle. Buried next to the Saqqara Step pyramid, its base lies nineteen metres underground.

The pyramid of Sesheshet lies near two other pyramids which belong to Unas's two wives, Nebet and Khenut. Archeologists entered the pyramid on 8 January 2009. The remains of what are thought to be Sesheshet were found in the sarcophagus of the tomb. The mummy was found wrapped in cloth in the 22-metre long and four-metre wide chamber. Even though the archaeologists did not find the name of the queen in hieroglyphs, there is evidence to suggest that the mummy was the mother of the Sixth Dynasty ruler Teti, Hawass said in the statement. "It is believed that these remains belong to Queen Sesheshet, especially because the pyramid was not built for worship but it was a burial pyramid," he said. Hawass also stated that the sarcophagus appeared to have been looted. Ancient robbers had stolen most of the valuables from inside the sarcophagus, leaving behind the body parts, some pottery and gold that was used to cover fingers of royal pharaohs.

Although ancient graphics in good condition adorn the structure, it is presumed that the tomb was robbed of its valuable artifacts centuries ago.

References

  1. 'Ancient Egypt queen' found. The Straits Times
  2. Queen’s Pyramid Discovered at Saqqara
  3. Dodson, Aidan and Hilton, Dyan. The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt. p.70 Thames & Hudson. 2004. ISBN 0-500-05128-3
  4. "New Pyramid Found in Egypt: 4,300-Year-Old Queen's Tomb". National Geographic. November 14, 2008. Archived from the original on December 4, 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-14.
  5. "Egypt says has found pyramid built for ancient queen". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2008-11-18.
  6. "Under tons of sand, a treasure of history". sfgate.com. August 17, 2010. See also: National Geographic News:New Pyramid Found in Egypt: 4,300-Year-Old Queen's Tomb and "Pyramid find to shed light on last Pharaoh dynasty". euronews.net.
  7. "Archaeologists find mummy of ancient Egypt queen". ABC News. Jan 9, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  8. "Mummy of Queen Sesheshet found?". Egyptology Online Resources. Jan 8, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-08.

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