The third pharaoh of the Fifteenth Dynasty, a.k.a. Khian, Khayan
Africanus' Staan was likely an error copying the name Siaan. Josephus' names Iannas in the corresponding place, which would seem to be a mistake for Khyan's eldest son Yanassi.
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Ineq taw The Dual King Seuser en Ra Son of Ra Khyan Son of Ra Heqa khasut, Khyan
Horus name
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
Horus name
Ineq taw
inḳ-tꜢw
The one who has embraced the lands
i-n:q-D32-N21:3
Lower part of usurped statue, (Cairo Museum, CG 389, JE 28574)
D32 sign is clearly visible, but not shown because it is a remnant of the usurpation.
Naville, Bubastis, 23, pls. 21; 35A
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 4:H
D32 sign is clearly visible, but not shown because it is a remnant of the usurpation.
Naville, Bubastis, 23, pls. 21; 35A
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 4:H
Throne name
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Throne name
Seuser en Ra
s-wsr.n-rꜤ
The one whom Ra has made strong
ra-s*F78:n
Lower part of usurped statue, (Cairo Museum, CG 389, JE 28574)
Naville, Bubastis, 23, pls. 21; 35A
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 4:T
Naville, Bubastis, 23, pls. 21; 35A
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 4:T
Birth names
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
Birth name
Khyan
ḫyꜢn
–
x-i-i-A:n
Lower part of usurped statue, (Cairo Museum, CG 389, JE 28574)
Naville, Bubastis, 23, pls. 21; 35A
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 4:E1
Naville, Bubastis, 23, pls. 21; 35A
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 4:E1
Birth name variant
Heqa khasut, Khyan
hḳꜢ-ḫꜢswt ḫyꜢn
The Ruler of Foreign Lands, Khyan
HqA-q-N25:Z2-x-i-i-A:n
Scarab seal, (Cairo Museum, CG 36027, JE 30458)
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 4:E2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 114-115, 4:E2
Throne + Birth name
Combination of Throne- and Birth-name cartouches
probably only used for a special occasion.
Throne + Birth name
Netjer nefer seuser en Ra, za-Ra Khyan
nṯr-nfr swsr.n-rꜤ ḫyꜢn
The Good God, the one whom Ra has made strong, Khyan
nTr-nfr-ra-s-F78-n-zA&&&ra-x-i-i-A-n
Alabaster lid in Archaelogical Museum of Heraklion, Crete, No. Λ 263
Egypt Exploration Fund Archaeological report, 1900-1901, 37
Egypt Exploration Fund Archaeological report, 1900-1901, 37
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus xv, 4 | Στααν | Staan | 50 years |
| Josephus 81 | Iαννας | Jannas | 50 years, 1 month |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 18 (1912): 135–137
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 114–115
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 82
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 194–196
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