Djedkara Isesi is present on all four king lists of the New Kingdom, albeit with different names on each. They are, in chronological order: Karnak (5) has Issi, Abydos (32) has Djedkara, the Turin papyrus (4.24) has Djedu, and Saqqara (28) has Maatkara. The discrepancies are likely due to errors by the Ramesside scribes. He is also present on Manetho's king list as Tankheres which is the Greek transcription of Djedkara.
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Djedkara Isesi | |
| AE Chronology | 2365–2322 |
| v. Beckerath | 2380–2342 |
| Shaw | 2414–2375 |
| Dodson | 2340–2312 |
| Allen | 2381–2353 |
| Malek | 2369–2341 |
| Redford | 2436–2404 |
| Turin King List | 28 years |
| Manetho (Africanus) | 44 years |
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Djed khau The Dual King Djed ka Ra Son of Ra Isesi
Horus name
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 60-61, 8:H
Nebty name
The “Two Ladies”, the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 60-61, 8:N
Golden Horus name
Horus perched on Gold, which was associated with eternity, but its meaning is disputed.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 60-61, 8:G
Throne names
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Saqqara pyramid Tomb 17
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 65/67
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 60-61, 8:T1
Gardiner, The Royal Canon of Turin (1959) III:24
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 60-61, 8:T2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 60-61, 8:T3
Birth names
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 60-61, 8:E2
Tomb of Seshemnefer IV (LG 53)
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 67 & 80
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 60-61, 8:E1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 60-61, 8:E3
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus v, 8 | Τανχερης | Tancheres | 44 years |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 17 (1907): 133–138
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 60–61
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 40
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 83–85
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