Also known as: Khian, Khayan | Dynasty XV |
Reign of Khyan | |
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Ryholt | 1621–1581 |
From the hieroglyphic records
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
Author | Greek | Transliteration | Transcription | Reign |
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Africanus xv, 4 | Στααν | Staan | Staan | 50 years |
Josephus 81 | Iαννας | Iannas | Jannas | 50 years, 1 month |
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The full titulary was announced at the coronation, when a pharaoh officially became king.
Horus name
The oldest form of a pharaoh's name, often enclosed in a serekh, a sort of "heraldic crest" representing a palace facade.
Nebty name
The "Two Ladies", the heraldic goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
Golden Horus name
Gold was strongly associated with eternity, but the meaning of this title is disputed.
Throne name
(prenomen) Announced at the coronation, and written in a cartouche.
Personal name
(nomen) The name given at birth, also written in a cartouche.
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