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Pyramidion of Amenemhat III

The pyramidion or Capstone of Amenemhet III’s pyramid tomb was found toppled from the peak of its structure and preserved relatively intact.

Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, reign of Amenemhat III, ca. 1860-1814 BC. Bastalt, from the pyramid complex of Amenemhat III at Dahshur. Now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. JE 35133