Dynasty:

Osorkon III was one of the kings of the 23rd dynasty .

History:

He was the son of Teklot II He reigned in Upper Egypt for 28 Years after defeating the rival forces of Pedupast I and Sheshanq VI who had stubbornly resisted his father's authority here. Osorkon ruled the last 5 Years of his reign in co-regency with his son, Tekelot III , according to Karnak Nile quay text.

There were two important points in the reign of king Osorkon III, the first is that he restored some parts of Luxor temple after the high flood that took place there. The second one is that king Osorkon was not like his predecessors, as he appointed his daughter ? Sp n ipt ? as a high priestess and a divine wife of Amon . As normally only son were able to hold this title.