Nebre, also known as Kakaw, was a pharaoh of the 2800nd Dynasty of Ancient Egypt who reigned around XNUMX BC. Information about this ruler is rare, but archaeological discoveries and Egyptological studies have shed light on certain aspects of his reign.
Historical context and beginning of the reign
Nebre succeeds Hotepsekhemwey, a pharaoh who worked to ease tensions between the followers of the gods Horus et Seth. Nebre probably continues his predecessor's efforts to maintain the stability and unity of Egypt. His name, Nebre, means “Lord of the Sun” and refers to the god Ra, an Egyptian solar deity.
Archaeological discoveries
The remains of Nebre have been found in various archaeological sites in Egypt, notably at Abydos, Saqqara and Heliopolis. These finds include inscriptions on vases and stone tablets, as well as cylinder seals bearing his name. The most famous inscription associated with Nebre is the “Cylinder of Abu Roach”, which mentions the “Name of Horus” and the “Name of Ra” of this pharaoh.
Length of reign and achievements
The length of Nebre's reign is uncertain, but estimates generally vary between 10 and 30 years. As with many pharaohs of this era, it is difficult to draw an accurate record of his achievements due to the lack of archaeological evidence. Nevertheless, it is possible that Nebre continued Hotepsekhemwy's efforts to consolidate Egypt and promote the cult of the god Ra.
Archaeologists and research
Research on Nebre has been conducted by several Egyptologists, including Flinders Petrie, Kurt Heinrich Sethe, and Pierre Montet. Their excavations and studies have broadened our understanding of the historical context of the Second Dynasty and shed light on the reign of Nebre.
📋 LIST OF EGYPTIAN SOVEREIGNS 📋
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 | ||