Setnakhte founded the Twentieth Dynasty after the dust had settled following the power struggles between Merneptah's heirs.
After a period of civil war following the death of Queen Twosret at the end of the Nineteenth Dynasty, a certain Setnakhte emerged victorious, usurping the throne. Egypt under Setnakhte and his son Ramesses III faced the invasion of the Sea Peoples, but successfully defended itself while suffering irreparable damage that weakened the power of the king.
Power struggles within the royal family once again erupted, but this time the growing power of the priesthood and nobility added to the chaos. Egypt was also plagued by a series of droughts, which accelerated the decline, leading to the Third Intermediate Period.
The chronological order
| № | Pharaoh | Also known as |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Setnakht | Setnakhte |
| 2 | Ramesses III | Rameses III, Ramses III |
| 3 | Ramesses IV | |
| 4 | Ramesses V | |
| 5 | Ramesses VI | |
| 6 | Ramesses VII | |
| 7 | Ramesses VIII | |
| 8 | Ramesses IX | |
| 9 | Ramesses X | |
| 10 | Ramesses XI |
The Twentieth Dynasty according to Manetho
The number of Theban kings is identical, but the length of the dynasty differs according to the three sources.
ACCORDING TO AFRICANUS
Twentieth dynasty of twelve kings of Diospolis
These reigned for 135 years
ACCORDING TO EUSEBIOS
Twentieth dynasty of twelve kings of Diospolis
These reigned for 178 years
ARMENIAN TRANSLATION
Twentieth Dynasty of 12 kings from Diospolis
who reigned for 172 years
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