Sneferka is an Egyptian pharaoh whose existence and reign are still subject to debate among Egyptologists. Available information about Sneferka is scant, and it is uncertain whether he was an actual ruler or a shadow king. Despite these uncertainties, some elements can be discussed concerning this mysterious figure.
Uncertainties about Sneferka
Attachment to a dynasty
Sneferka is sometimes attached to the XNUMXnd or XNUMXrd dynasty, but there is no consensus among scholars. Some Egyptologists believe that he may have reigned briefly during the transition period between these two dynasties.
Length of reign
The length of Sneferka's reign is also uncertain. The available sources do not make it possible to determine whether his reign was short or long. Some hypotheses suggest a very short, even ephemeral reign.
Archaeological discoveries
Seal of Sneferka
One of the few archaeological finds associated with Sneferka is a stone seal bearing her name, found by British Egyptologist Flinders Petrie at Abydos. This seal, which may have served to authenticate official documents, is one of the main proofs of Sneferka's existence.
Other elements
Other items discovered, such as fragments of vases and inscriptions, also bear Sneferka's name. However, these discoveries do not allow us to draw a detailed portrait of his reign.
Research and Egyptologists
Due to the lack of data on Sneferka, Egyptologists find it difficult to draw solid conclusions about his reign and his place in Egyptian history. Flinders Petrie, who discovered the seal of Sneferka, has contributed to the study of this enigmatic figure, but current research remains limited due to the lack of concrete evidence.
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Hotepsekhemwey / Sneferka / Nebra / ninetjer / Senedj / Noubnefer / Horus Ba / Peribsen / Sekhemib / Khasekhemwy / Neferkasokar / | |||
Djoser / Sanakht / Sekhemkhet / Spoon / Huni | |||
Sekhemre-Khutaouy Amenemhat-/Sobekhotep I/Sekhemkare Amenemhat-Senbef/Sekhemkare Amenemhat V/Ameny-Qemaou/Hotepibre Qémaou-Sa-Hornejhéritef/Ioufeni/Séânkhibrê Amény-Antef-Amenemhat (or Amenemhat VI)/Semenkarê Nebnoun/Sehotepibrê Sousekhtaouy | |||
Sekhaenre Yakbim/Nebuuserre Yaammou/Khauserre Qareh | |||
Semqen/Aper-Anat/Sakir-Har/Khyan/Apophis I/Apophis II?/Khamoudy | |||
/Sekhemre-Sementaouy Djehouty/Sekhemre-Sousertaouy Sobekhotep VIII | |||
Twenty-first dynasty | |||
Twenty-second dynasty | |||
Twenty-third dynasty | |||
Twenty-fourth dynasty | |||
1st Persian Dynasty | |||
Thirty-first dynasty (Achaemenid) | 2nd Persian Dynasty | ||