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The events of this episode are more speculative than usual. The Egyptians preferred not to record bad events when they could avoid it, but traces of evidence suggest

that between 1380 and 1370 BCE, a calamity of some sort hit the Nile Valley.

To keep things manageable, I will go through the bits of evidence in the epilogue.

For now, just know that I'm working with fragmentary and uncertain remains.

With that massive disclaimer out of the way, let's begin. Hello everyone. Welcome back to the History of Egypt Podcast. Episode 99, Sarkmet's Demons. In this episode, Dark Times

fall upon Egypt. Around 1380 BC the land was struck by a calamity, and an outbreak of disease brought suffering

and death on the people of the Nile.

This episode is brought to you by Eric Holmes, whose generosity supported the writing.

Eric, thank you kindly.

May Sobek, Lord of the Primeval Waters, guard you and use his power on your behalf.

The son of Neath, Sobek will protect you from dark magic and overcome all evil.

To everyone listening, please enjoy the story. The year 20, 20 under the majesty of Armunhotep the third, king of Egypt.

Life was good.

In the halls of the royal palace, great wealth was enjoyed by the family of the King.

Throughout the state, the privileged of the land benefited from prosperity.

In the Royal Palace, perhaps at Memphis or the Fayum, the sound of a woman screaming began to echo through the hallways.

It was Queen T, who at the age of 30, was experiencing contractions and going into labour.

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