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Ancient Egyptian Head of Pharaoh Sheshonq I #2377578

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Ancient Egyptian Head of Pharaoh Sheshonq I #2377578
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History:
"Sheshonq I" Sheshonq I is known for establishing the sequence of Lybian Pharaohs who were to rule Egypt for the next 200 years. He married Maatkara the daughter of his predecessor, Psusennes II . Prior to ascending the throne, he had the strength of the Egyptian military behind him as commander-in-chief of all the armies and was also a trusted adviser to Psusennes II. He was noted in the Theban records as "Great Chief of the Meshwesh", who originally were recruited from Libyan tribes as essentially an internal Egyptian police force. Sheshonq was a strong ruler who brought together the various divided factions in a once more divided Egypt. He is most known for his Palestinian campaigns. After the death of the great King Solomon his sons Rehoboam and Jeroboam I were defeated by Sheshonq I ("Shishak" from the Old Testament Bible). In 925 B.C., he laid seige to Jerusalem and bought off by the Jews before entering and sacking the city. He was given all of the treasures and wealth accrued by King Solomon. The Ark of the Covenant was the only item not surrendered.
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<tr><td>Condition:good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:circa 1900</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:6</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:6</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Ancient Egyptian Head of Pharaoh Sheshonq I</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:FAIENCE</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Huntington beach, CA USA</td></tr>
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