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.
The order of Egyptian pharaohs is not always fixed. New discoveries can sometimes lead to changes in the accepted sequence. This is true for all Egyptian dynasties.
# | King | Also known as | Remarks |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Anather | - | Contemporary with Dynasty XII? |
2 | Harsiese A | - | Ruled at Thebes during Dynasty XXIII |
3 | Ini II | - | Ruled at Thebes during Dynasty XXIII |
4 | Peftjauawybast | Peftjaubast | Governor(?) at Herakleopolis installed by Piye |
5 | Pedubast III | Petubastis IV | Revolted against the Persian Domination of Dynasty XXVII |
6 | Psamtik IV | Psammetichus IV | Probably rebelled against the Persian Domination |
7 | Inaros | Inarus, Inaros II | Rebelled against the Persian Domination |