Senusret III and the power of Egypt’s Middle Kingdom.
Lyrics of The Cycle of Songs by Sabaton
Read the official lyrics on Sabaton.net.
Historical background
Senusret III ruled in Egypt’s Twelfth Dynasty. His campaigns south into Nubia and the fortresses associated with them helped Egypt control movement and trade on the Nile frontier.
The reign also left behind monuments and portraits with a distinctive royal image. The song presents this pharaoh in the context of the long succession of rulers whose power depended on the Nile.
