The sixth pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty, a.k.a. Amenmesses, Amenmose
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Amenmesse | |
| AE Chronology | 1202–1200 |
| von Beckerath | 1203–1200 |
| Dodson | 1200–1196 |
| Malek | 1203–1200 |
| Grimal | 1202–1199 |
| Redford | 1226–1221 |
| Manetho (Africanus) | 5 years |
| Manetho (Eusebius) | 26 years |
| Manetho (Jerome) | 26 years |
| Highest attestation | Year 4 |
Amenmesse somehow managed to usurp the throne at Thebes and parts of Upper Egypt from Seti II, but it only lasted a few years before he was ousted and presumably killed.
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Ka nakht mery Maat semen tawy The Dual King Men mi Ra, setep en Ra Son of Ra Amenmesse heqa Waset
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 semen tawy
kꜢ-nḫt mrꞽ-mꜢꜤt-smn-tꜢwꞽ
Strong bull, beloved of Maat, he who strengthen the Two Lands
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, III, 204e
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:H3
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:H3
Horus name variant
Ka nakht mery Maat semen [tawy]
kꜢ-nḫt mrꞽ-mꜢꜤt-smn-tꜢwꞽ
Strong bull, beloved of Maat, he who strengthen [the Two Lands]
Grapow, Ägyptologische Studien, VIO 29 (1955), 19
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:H2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:H2
Horus name variant
Ka nakht mery Maat semen tawy
kꜢ-nḫt mrꞽ-mꜢꜤt-smn-tꜢwꞽ
Strong bull, beloved of Maat, he who strengthen the Two Lands
Grapow, Ägyptologische Studien, VIO 29 (1955), 19
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:H1
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:H1
Nebty name
The “Two Ladies”, the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
Nebty name
Wer biaut mi Ipet-sut
wr-biꜢwt-m-ipt-swt
He who is great of miracles in Karnak Temple
Kitchen, Ramesside Inscriptions , IV, 198
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:N
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:N
Golden Horus name
Horus perched on Gold, which was associated with eternity, but its meaning is disputed.
Golden Horus name
Aa khepesh, saa waset en mes su
ꜤꜢ-ḫpš sꜤꜢ wꜢst n ms sw
The one great of might, who has magnified Thebes for the one who bore him
Hardwick, The Golden Horus Name of Amenmesse?, JEA 92 (2006), 255-260
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:G
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:G
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
Men mi Ra, setep en Ra
mn-mꞽ-rꜤ stp.n-rꜤ
Eternal like Ra, the chosen one of Ra
Valley of Kings, tomb KV 10, gate B
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, III, 202e
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:T1
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, III, 202e
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:T1
Throne name variant
Men mi Ra, setep en Ra
mn-mꞽ-rꜤ stp.n-rꜤ
Eternal like Ra, the chosen one of Ra
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, III, 202d
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:T2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:T2
Birth names
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
Birth name
Amenmesse heqa Waset
ꞽmn-msꞽ-sw ḥḳꜢ-wꜢst
Amenmesse, the Ruler of Thebes
Valley of Kings, tomb KV 10, gate B
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, III, 202e
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:E1
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, III, 202e
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:E1
Birth name variant
Amenmesse mery Ra heqa Waset
ꞽmn-msꞽ-sw mrꞽ-rꜤ ḥḳꜤ-wꜢst
Amenmesse, the beloved of Ra and Ruler of Thebes
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, III, 202d
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:E2
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 158-159, 5:E2
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus xix, 5 | Aμμενεμνης | Ammenemnes | 5 years |
| Eusebius xix, 4 | Aμμενεμης | Ammenemes | 26 years |
| Jerome 43 | Ammenes | 26 years |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 19 (1913): 127–130
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 158–159
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 123–124
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 50–52
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