Unplaced kings of Ancient Egypt

History is full of fascinating mysteries, and ancient Egypt has its fair share. Among them are the unplaceable pharaohs - rulers whose reigns and identities remain shrouded in mystery. Whether controversial or completely unknown, archaeologists and historians alike tries to unlock their secrets.

Unplaced kings

The chronological order is unknown/uncertain

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.

Table 1: Some of the unplaced kings of ancient Egypt
Pharaoh Also known as Remarks
1Anather-Contemporary with Dynasty XII?
2Harsiese A-Ruled at Thebes during Dynasty XXIII
3Ini II-Ruled at Thebes during Dynasty XXIII
4PeftjauawybastPeftjaubastGovernor(?) at Herakleopolis installed by Piye
5Pedubast IIIPetubastis IVRevolted against the Persian Domination of Dynasty XXVII
6Psamtik IVPsammetichus IVProbably rebelled against the Persian Domination
7InarosInarus, Inaros IIRebelled against the Persian Domination