| Rule: | 12th Dynasty: 1897-1878 BC |
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| Predecessor: | - He succeeded his father Amenemhet 2, after a short co-regency of at least three years. | |
| Mother: | Mereret 1 | |
| Nomen: | Birth name: Senusret: The man of the goddess Wosret | |
| Praenomen: | Throne name: Khakhepere: The soul of Ra has appeared | |
| Consorts: | - His principal royal wife was Weret, who's body was found in a tomb under the pyramid of her son Senusret 3 at Dahshur | |
| Capital City: | Crocodilopolis | |
| Reign: | - Senusret 2 took a great deal of interest in the Fayum Oasis region and began work on an extensive irrigation system
from the Bahr Yusuf through to Lake Moeris by means the construction of a dyke at Kahun here and the addition of a network of drainage canals. The purpose of his project was to increase the amount of cultivable land here.
- He maintained good relations the local Nobles of Egypt who were as wealthy as the pharaoh himself, this situation ended with his son Senusret 3 who ended the nobility power - The importance of this project is emphasized by Senusret 2 decision to move the royal necropolis from Dahshur to Kahun where he built his pyramid. - This location would remain the political capital of the 12th and 13th Dynasties of Egypt. | |
| Burial: | - Senusret 2 constructed a Middle kingdom Pyramid at Kahun for his burial | |
| Successor: | Son Senusret 3 out of Weret | |
| Wikipedia: | Senusret 2 |
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