Satsobek (also Sitsobek or Zatsobek; ''Daughter of Sobek'') was an

ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt () was a cradle of civilization concentrated along the lower reaches of the Nile River in Northeast Africa. It emerged from prehistoric Egypt around 3150BC (according to conventional Egyptian chronology), when Upper and Lower E ...

ian queen with the titles

Great Royal Wife Great Royal Wife, or alternatively, Chief King's Wife () is the title that was used to refer to the Queen consort, principal wife of the pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, who served many official functions. Description While most ancient Egyptians were ...

and '' the one united with the white crown''. She is so far only known from one scarab seal in a private collection. The scarab is datable on stylistical grounds to the

Thirteenth Dynasty The Thirteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt (notated Dynasty XIII) was a series of rulers from approximately 1803 BC until approximately 1649 BC, i.e. for 154 years. It is often classified as the final dynasty of the Middle Kingdom of Egypt, Middle ...

. Her husband remains unknown. Her name is written ''Sasobek'', without the female ''t'' ending in Sat (daughter). This might be a simple mistake or short writing, but it is also possible that she used a male name ''Sasobek'' - (Son of Sobek). Male names for women are common in this period.

References

*Wolfram Grajetzki: ''Ancient Egyptian Queens'', London 2005, p. 42 *Kim Ryholt: ''The Political Situation in Egypt during the Second Intermediate Period c.1800-1550 B.C.'' by Museum Tuscalanum Press, p. 36, fig. 5 (image of scarab), 39-40 (discussion of dating) {{Queens of Ancient Egypt 18th-century BC Egyptian women Queens consort of the Thirteenth Dynasty of Egypt Great Royal Wives