Adjib, also known as Hor-Adjib or Meryt-Adjib, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the XNUMXst dynasty. As the fifth king of this dynasty, he contributed to the consolidation of royal power and the growth of Egyptian institutions.
Reign of Adjib
Duration and significant events
Adjib's reign spanned about 16 years. Although few details are known of the precise events that took place during this period, it is clear that he continued the efforts of his predecessors to strengthen the unity and stability of the country. His reign was marked by the continuation of construction projects and the elaboration of the Egyptian administration.
Relations with neighboring regions
It is likely that Adjib maintained trade relations with neighboring countries, notably the kingdom of Nubia to the south and the Levant territories to the east. This would have given Egypt access to valuable resources and strengthened its position as a regional power.
Archaeological discoveries
Tomb of Adjib
Adjib's tomb, located at Abydos and known as Tomb X, was discovered by British Egyptologist Flinders Petrie. Although the tomb is smaller than that of its predecessor, it still contained important grave goods, such as vases and ivory seals.
Inscriptions and objects
Several inscriptions on the objects found in the tomb of Adjib made it possible to learn more about his reign. The ivory seals include depictions of important events and religious scenes, offering insight into the life and beliefs of the time.
Archaeologists and research
Flinders Petrie played a vital role in the discovery of Adjib's tomb and the study of the objects and inscriptions kept there. Other archaeologists have also contributed to knowledge of Adjib's reign by studying archaeological artifacts and sites associated with this period.
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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 | |||
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Twenty-fourth dynasty | |||
1st Persian Dynasty | |||
Thirty-first dynasty (Achaemenid) | 2nd Persian Dynasty | ||