Netjerkare is an enigmatic pharaoh believed to have ruled during the First Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt, between the end of the Sixth Dynasty and the beginning of the Seventh Dynasty. Due to the lack of historical and archaeological sources, details of Netjerkare's life and reign remain obscure.
A little-known ruler
Netjerkare is mentioned in the King List of Abydos, a document written during the Egyptian New Kingdom period that lists the names of Egyptian pharaohs. However, contemporary sources for his reign are sparse, making it difficult to determine the length and events of his reign.
The First Intermediate Period
Netjerkare's reign probably took place during the First Intermediate Period, a period of decline and political disorganization that followed the end of the Old Kingdom. This era was marked by a fragmentation of central power and a rise in power of local governors. The pharaohs of this period, including Netjerkare, struggled to maintain their authority over the whole of Egyptian territory.
No archaeological trace
No archaeological trace directly linked to Netjerkare has been found to date. His tomb, as well as those of other pharaohs of this period, remains unknown. Egyptologists continue to study historical and archaeological sources to learn more about this troubled time and the pharaohs who attempted to rule Egypt during the First Intermediate Period.
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Sekhaenre Yakbim/Nebuuserre Yaammou/Khauserre Qareh | |||
Semqen/Aper-Anat/Sakir-Har/Khyan/Apophis I/Apophis II?/Khamoudy | |||
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