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The 21st Dynasty of Ancient Egypt at Tanis
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| The solid silver coffin of Psusennes, its upper half with added gold embellishments. Cairo Museum. |
After Ramesses XI died in 1070, Smendes proclaimed himself king, ruling from the Delta. With his accession, the "official" 21st Dynasty may be said to have begun. Manetho is able to present more detail with this dynasty, listing seven kings, each with their length of reign, and allocating a total of 130 years for them. This corresponds well with the overall dates postulated here of 1069 to 945. Since Smendes is known to have lived at Memphis at least for a while, no doubt the crowning ceremony was carried out there as of old. The new king's origins are obscure and he seems to have consolidated his position by marrying one of the many daughters of Ramesses XI.
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Showing posts with label Twenty-first dynasty of Egypt. Show all posts
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The 21st Dynasty of Ancient Egypt at Tanis
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| The solid silver coffin of Psusennes, its upper half with added gold embellishments. Cairo Museum. |
After Ramesses XI died in 1070, Smendes proclaimed himself king, ruling from the Delta. With his accession, the "official" 21st Dynasty may be said to have begun. Manetho is able to present more detail with this dynasty, listing seven kings, each with their length of reign, and allocating a total of 130 years for them. This corresponds well with the overall dates postulated here of 1069 to 945. Since Smendes is known to have lived at Memphis at least for a while, no doubt the crowning ceremony was carried out there as of old. The new king's origins are obscure and he seems to have consolidated his position by marrying one of the many daughters of Ramesses XI.
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