8th Dynasty (13) 2173-2160BC | |
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many instances this dynasty would be combined with dynasty VII.
However it is too far-reaching simplification as in the order
proposed by Manetho dynasty VII composes something like symbol of
anarchy and collapse of central control in the land. Names of rulers
of that period of time are known to us mostly from two sources only:
Table of Abydos and Turin Canon. Both documents, supplementing one
another, allow compose a pretty liable list of rulers of dynasty VIII.
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Wadjkare Pepysonbe (Beautiful Ka, Re ; Pepi Is Healthy) (4) 2173-2169BC |
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Ruler documented in Table of Abydos and Turin Canon. The latter one adds to his name epithet Sri The Younger. | |
Neferkamin Anu (2) 2169-2167BC |
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Inscription in Turin Canon is damaged in that place, only fragment survived which points distinctly at king Neferkamin Anu who is also mentioned by Table of Abydos. | |
Kakare Ibi (Strong Is The Soul Of Re) (4) 2167-2163 |
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The ruler confirmed by Turin Canon and Table of Abydos. Many graffitos survived at Tomas (Nubia). It is assumed that he might have ruled 2-4 years. Burial place – pyramid at Saqqara. This is the last pyramid erected at Saqqara. It is located near Pepi II pyramid. The Texts of Pyramid survived until now. | |
Neferkare (Beautiful Are The Souls [Ka] Of Re) (2) 2163-2161BC |
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Existence of this regent is confirmed in Table of Abydos. J. von Beckerath ascribed to him Horus name of Hr Xai... . | |
Neferkauhor (Beautiful Is Soul [Ka] Of Horus) (1) 2161-2160BC |
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This ruler’s name Xwi-wi-Hpw is interpreted as Apis Protects Me. To the period of Neferkauhor rule are dated famous decrees of Koptos which mention among others marriage of eldest daughter of the king with vizier of Upper Egypt named Shemai. |