The sixth pharaoh of the Twenty-first Dynasty,
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Siamun | |
| AE Chronology | 986–968 |
| von Beckerath | 979–960 |
| Shaw | 978–959 |
| Dodson | 968–948 |
| Redford | 984–965 |
| Manetho | 9 years |
| Highest attestation | 17 years |
Despite reigning for almost two decades, very little is known about his origins or even his reign.
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Ka nakht mery Maat The Dual King Netjeri kheper Ra, setep en Amun Son of Ra Siamun
Horus names
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
Horus name
Ka nakht mery Maat, sa mery en Amun, per em hau.ef
kꜢ-nḫt mrꞽ-mꜢꜤt sꜢ mrꞽ n ꞽmn pr m ḫꜤw.f
The strong bull, beloved of Maat, the beloved son of Amun, who issued from his limbs
Petrie, Tanis, II, plate VIII (146)
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:H1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:H1
Horus name variant
Ka nakht mery Maat
kꜢ-nḫt mrꞽ-mꜢꜤt
The strong bull, beloved of Maat
Petrie, The palace of Apries (Memphis II), plate 24
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:H2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:H2
Throne names
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Throne name
Netjeri kheper Ra, setep en Amun
nṯrꞽ-ḫpr-rꜤ stp.n-ꞽmn
The divine one is a manifestation of Ra, chosen by Amun
Petrie, The palace of Apries (Memphis II), plate 24
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:T1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:T1
Throne name variant
Netjeri kheper Ra, mery Amun
nṯrꞽ-ḫpr-rꜤ mrꞽ-ꞽmn
The divine one is a manifestation of Ra, beloved of Amun
Munier, Un achat de terrains au temps du roi Si-amon, RecChamp (1923): 361–6
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:T2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:T2
Birth names
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
Birth name
Siamun
zꜢ-ꞽmn
Son of Amun
Kruchten, Les annales des pretres de Karnak, OLA 32 (1989): pl. 2 (3b)
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:E2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:E2
Birth name variant
Siamun mery Amun
zꜢ-ꞽmn mrꞽ-ꞽmn
Son of Amun, beloved of Amun
Petrie, The palace of Apries (Memphis II), plate 24
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:E1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 180-181, 6:E1
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus xxi, 6 | Ψιναχης | Psinaches | 9 years |
| Eusebius xxi, 6 | Ψιναχης | Psinaches | 9 years |
| Jerome | Pinaches | 9 years |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 19 (1913): 294–298
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 180–181
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 141
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