Pepi I pursued an expansion of the kingdom into Nubia, and traded with far away places. Pepi's pyramid complex, Men-nefer Pepi,, later gave name to the whole city of Memphis. The name means "enduring and perfect (is the pyramid) of Pepi".
His first throne name, Nefersahor, perfect is the protection of Horus, was later altered to Meryra, beloved of Ra, perhaps in response to the increased influence of the sun cult of Ra.
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Pepi I | |
| AE Chronology | 2276–2228 |
| v. Beckerath | 2310–2260 |
| Shaw | 2321–2287 |
| Dodson | 2265–2219 |
| Allen | 2289–2255 |
| Malek | 2280–2243 |
| Franke | 2295–2250 |
| Redford | 2354–2310 |
| Turin King List | 44 years |
| Manetho (Africanus) | 53 years |
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Mery tawy The Dual King Mery Ra Son of Ra Pepi
Horus name
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 115c & 116a
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:H
Nebty name
The “Two Ladies”, the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 115c
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:N
Golden Horus name
Horus perched on Gold, which was associated with eternity, but its meaning is disputed.
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 115c
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:G
Throne names
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:T2
Urkunden des Ägyptische Alterthums , I, 208-209
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:T1
Gardiner, The Royal Canon of Turin (1959) IV:4
Birth name
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 62-63, 3:E1
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus vi, 2 | Φιος | Phius | 53 years |
| Eratosthenes 19 | Παμμης Aρχουδης | Pammes Archondes | 35 |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 17 (1907): 150–162
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 62–63
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 42
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 292–295
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