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The Twenty-first Dynasty of Ancient Egypt

The Twenty-first Dynasty ruled Lower Egypt for roughly 130 years from Tanis.

The Twenty-first Dynasty was based at Tanis but only ruled Lower Egypt. In contrast, the High Priests of Amun at Thebes effectively ruled Middle and Upper Egypt, although they did not possess the same degree of actual authority.

Dynasty 21

The chronological order

It is important to note that the chronological order of the pharaohs is an evolving subject and should therefore be treated with a certain degree of caution. As new research is conducted, the order may be subject to change, which is a fundamental principle that applies to all Egyptian dynasties. In particular, the First Intermediate Period dynasties are the subject of significant ongoing research, and could see dramatic changes in the future.

Table 1: The kings of the Twenty-first Dynasty
№ Pharaoh Also known as
1Smendes I
2AmenemnesutAmenemnisu
3Psusennes I
4Amenemope
5OsochorOsorkon the Elder
6Siamun
7Psusennes II

The Twenty-first Dynasty according to Manetho

ACCORDING TO AFRICANUS

Twenty-first dynasty of seven kings of Tanis

  1. Smendes26 years
  2. Psousennes46 years
  3. Nephelcheres4 years
  4. Amenophthis9 years
  5. Osochor6 years
  6. Psinaches9 years
  7. Psousennes14 years
  8. Total130 years
ACCORDING TO EUSEBIOS

Twenty-first dynasty of 7 kings of Tanis

  1. Smendis26 years
  2. Psousennes41 years
  3. Nephercheres4 years
  4. Amenophthis9 years
  5. Osochor6 years
  6. Psinaches9 years
  7. Psousennes35 years
  8. Total130 years
ARMENIAN TRANSLATION

Twenty-first dynasty of 7 kings from Tanis

  1. Smēndis26 years
  2. Pʻsusēnnos41 years
  3. Nepʻērkʻērēs4 years
  4. Amenovpʻtʻis9 years
  5. Osovkʻor6 years
  6. Pʻsinnakʻēs9 years
  7. Pʻsovsēnnēs35 years
  8. In total, reigned130 years

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The sum of the individual items is 114 years.