Takelot I was a pharaoh who reigned during the XXII Dynasty of Egypt, succeeding his father Sheshonq I. His accession to the throne was marked by a period of uncertainty, and he had to fight to maintain the unity of his kingdom.
The role of the clergy
Under the reign of Takelot I, the clergy of Amun in Thebes gained considerable importance, playing a significant role in the political affairs of the country. This sometimes created tension, with Takelot I trying to maintain the balance between central power and the autonomy of the clergy.
The reign of Takelot I
The reign of Takelot I is characterized by a certain stability, despite internal and external challenges. He managed to keep Egypt together and ensure some prosperity, although detailed sources on his reign are scarce.
The legacy of Takelot I
Despite the absence of detailed accounts of the reign of Takelot I, its importance cannot be denied. His reign marked an important period in Egyptian history, and his efforts to maintain Egypt's unity despite challenges left an indelible mark.
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Hotepsekhemwey / Sneferka / Nebra / ninetjer / Senedj / Noubnefer / Horus Ba / Peribsen / Sekhemib / Khasekhemwy / Neferkasokar / | |||
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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 | |||
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1st Persian Dynasty | |||
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