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Al-Lahun: pyramid of Sesostris II
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Sesostris II: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
First paragraph modernization. Apr 08, 2024
Updated dates. Mar 15, 2024
Invalidated site: LookLex Encyclopaedia - Biography of Sesostris II. Apr 03, 2014
Add new Web site: LookLex Encyclopaedia - Biography of Sesostris II. Jan 25, 2011
Add new Web site: Tour Egypt - Biography of Senusret II. Jan 25, 2011
Media added. Jan 30, 2009
Article revised and updated. Oct 31, 2008
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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