Ninetjer 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
Ninetjer succeeds Hotepsekhemwey, a pharaoh who worked to ease tensions between the followers of the gods Horus et Seth. The context of his reign is marked by the consolidation of national unity and the promotion of the cult of sun god Ra, in continuity with the actions of its predecessor.
Archaeological discoveries
The remains of Ninetjer have been found in various archaeological sites in Egypt, including Abydos, Saqqara et Giza. These finds include inscriptions on vases and stone tablets, as well as cylinder seals bearing his name. Among the objects associated with Ninetjer, a stele discovered at Saqqara is particularly interesting. It bears an inscription referring to a “Festival of Braids”, an event still poorly understood by Egyptologists.
Length of reign and achievements
The length of Ninetjer's reign is uncertain, but estimates vary between 10 and 40 years. Due to the lack of archaeological evidence, it is difficult to draw up an accurate account of his achievements. Nevertheless, it is possible that Ninetjer continued the efforts of Hotepsekhemwey to consolidate Egypt and promote the cult of god Ra. It is also possible that his reign was marked by administrative reorganization and territorial expansion.
📋 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 | ||