The Egyptian Babylon, Minoan Crete, and among the Hittites. The main character of the novel is named after a character in an ancient Egyptian text commonly known as the "Story of Sinuhe". The original story dates to a time long before that of Akhenaten: texts are known from as early as the 12th dynasty. Supporting historical characters include the old Pharaoh Amenhotep III and his conniving favorite wife, Tiy; the wife of Akhenaten, Nefertiti; the listless young Tutankhamun (King Tut), who succeeded as Pharaoh after Akhenaten's downfall; and the two common-born successors who were, according to this author, integral parts of the
Pharoah (album) like lotus petals. The 20-minute float on a two-chord vamp is one thing, but a vocal number that sounds like a Santana reject, and a finale with the panache of a psychedelic-era rock opus, are just too much". "All compositions by Pharaoh Sanders" Pharoah (album) Pharoah is an album led by saxophonist Pharoah Sanders recorded in 1976 and released on the India Navigation label. In his review for AllMusic, John Bush commented: "Pharoah Sanders album for the India Navigation label was known alternately as "Pharaoh" or "Harvest Time", sees his vision of the jazz group — a sonic melange approximating