The Story of Sinuhe

The Story of Sinuhe is an ancient Egyptian literary tale set in the early 12th dynasty (around the 20th century BCE). The protagonist, Sinuhe, was an official who fled Egypt after learning of King Amenemhet I's assassination. He journeyed to Syria, where he was adopted by a chieftain, married, and raised a family. Later, Pharaoh Sesostris I invited Sinuhe back to Egypt, forgiving him and welcoming him home. The story provides insights into the political and social conditions of that era and is believed to be based on actual events. A 20th-century novel, The Egyptian by Mika Waltari, is based on this tale.12