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Pepy II (Neferkare)
According to tradition, Pepi II was the last ruler of Egypt’s 6th Dynasty, and in fact the last significant ruler of the Old Kingdom prior to the onset of what Egyptologists call the Fist Intermediate Period. We are told that … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient egyptian, dynasty, god, history of ancient egypt, Merenre, Neferkare, pepi ii, Pepy I, Pyramid, saqqara
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Merenre Nemtyemzaf
Merenre, sometimes referred to as Merenre I as there was a much later king by the same name, was the third ruler of Egypt’s 6th Dynasty. As the oldest living son of Pepi I, he succeeded his father, we believe, … Continue reading
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Tagged dynasty, history of ancient egypt, Merenre, pepi ii, Pyramid, south saqqara
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Teti
Egypt’s 6th Dynasty marks the decent into the darkness of the First Intermediate Period in Egypt’s history. At times, the rule of these kings is somewhat obscure, including that of Teti (sometimes also known as Othoes, from Manetho), who was … Continue reading
Djedkare Izezi
Djedkare was the eighth ruler of Egypt’s 5th Dynasty. The relationship of Djedkare with his predecessors or successors is not entirely known, but he was probably the son of Menkauhor, his predecessor. If not, then he may have been Menkauhor’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Djedkare Izezi, dynasty, history of ancient egypt, monarchs of the nile, mortuary temple, papyrus, pharaohs, Pyramid, south saqqara, sun temple
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Menkauhor
Menkauhor was probably the seventh ruler of Egypt’s 5th Dynasty. Menkauhor was this king’s throne name, which means “Eternal are the Souls of Re”. His birth name was Kalu. However, he is probably the least well attested ruler of this … Continue reading
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Tagged Menkauhor, north saqqara, private tombs, Pyramid, solar temple, temples
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Neferefre
There are some real problems concerning the kings list after Neferirkare. Most references today place an almost unknown king, Shepseskare next in line, but those same references will also often point out that he could have come after Neferefre’s rule, … Continue reading
Snefru
Snefru is credited as being the first pharaoh of Egypt’s 4th Dynasty. Snefru (Sneferu, Snofru) was the king’s birth name. His Horus name was Nebmaat, but his royal titulary was the first to have his other name, Snefru, enclosed within … Continue reading
Sekhemkhet (Djoser Teti)
King Sekhemkhet Almost everything we know about Sekhemkhet (“Powerful in Body”), we know because of his unfinished (Buried) pyramid at Saqqara, and it seems to give us little facts about his life. The only evidence outside of this tomb is … Continue reading
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Tagged djoser, dynasty, Egypt, member, period, Pyramid, saqqara, Sekhemkhet, step pyramid, war
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The Great Queen Hatshepsut
Amon-Re, the King of the Gods, sat upon his throne and looked out upon Egypt. Presently he spoke to the assembled council of the gods – to Thoth and Khonsu and Khnemu, to Isis and Osiris, Nephthys, Horus, Harmachis, Anubis … Continue reading
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Tagged coast, double crown, dweller, god, goddess of love, isis and osiris, lord of the two lands, nubia, Pyramid, valley of kings
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Khenmu – The Great Potter
Khenmu (Khnum, Khnemu, Khem) was the old god of creation and came from the island of Elefantine at Aswan where he guarded the first cataract. His consort was Satet and their daughter: Anqet, making the “triad of Elefantine”. A legend … Continue reading