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Painted limestone Stela of Ity, dated to the 12th Dynasty c.1942 BC. The text reports that Ity died during the 14th year of Senusret I's reign (Kheper-Ka-Ra, ruled 1956-1911 bc).

Ity lists his many titles and the names of his mother, wife, sons and daughters. The text indicates that Ity predeceased his wife and children (it doesn't have the usual "revered" indicating they have died.

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