The Tenth Dynasty (Dynasty X)
The Tenth Dynasty ruled Lower Egypt from Herakleopolis Magna (Nen-nesut). They came into conflict with the Theban Eleventh Dynasty which ruled Upper Egypt, and ultimately lost. There is almost no archeological evidence as to the rulers, which makes it all but impossible to place any kings with confidence. The Turin king list helps, as it details 18 kings for dynasties 9-10, but curiously does not separate them into two dynasties.
| # | Pharaoh | Throne name | Also known as | Reign* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebkaura Khety IV | Nebkaure Khety IV, Khety V | between 2160 and 2130 | |
| 2 | Merikara | Merykare | c. 2075–2040 |
Unplaced kings
| # | Pharaoh | Throne name | Also known as | Reign* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sekhemkara I | Sekhemkare I | ||
| — | Wadjkara | Wadjkare | ||
| — | Ity | |||
| — | Imhotep | |||
| — | Hotep | |||
| — | Khui | |||
| — | Isu | |||
| — | Iytenu |