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Khayu in hieroglyphs

The second pharaoh of the Predynastic kings, a.k.a. Iukha

Precedessor
Seka

Successor
Tiu
Reign of Khayu
4th millenium BCE
Khayu is found on the Palermo Stone as ruler of a predynastic Lower Egypt. As this is the only known record of the name, it is impossible to know whether he was a real or mythical.

The Royal Titulary

From the hieroglyphic records

Birth name

Nomen or birth name

Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.

Birth name
Khayu
ḫꜤ-iw
–
L6-E9
Palermo Stone

Bibliography

  • Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 180
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