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crushing our enemies in which Sinusaret the third launches his largest campaign in Danubia,

and the Egyptians practice some fascinating rituals

to curse and weaken their foes.

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As always, wherever you may be listening, please enjoy the show. The year is approximately 1864 B.C. being the 16th Reginal year of Egypt's mighty ruler,

Kaurei Sinusiret the third.

The country is peaceful, its neighbors are quiet, and the daily rhythm of farming, crafting,

building and burying is continuing serenely as it has for countless years.

At least that is how it was progressing for the Egyptians. For those on their southern border, the Nubians, life was once again

about to get dramatic and horrifying. In his 16th year on the throne, Karkaure launched another campaign in Nubia, which he recorded in detail on a stone steeler, which survives today and was erected at the town of Seminar.

Quote, year 16, third month of the second season. His Majesty is making the southern boundary as far as Semna.

I have made my boundary beyond that of my fathers.

I have increased that which was bequeathed to me. I am a king who speaks and then does. That which my

heart conceives is that which comes to pass by my hand. I am one who is eager to

possess not allowing a matter to sleep in his heart, attacking him who attacks

me. Since if one is silent after attack, it strengthens the heart of the enemy.

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