The seven year lacuna noted in the Turin King-list 6.18 seems to fit well with Mentuhotep IV being the last king of the dynasty, though it only give 6 kings belonging to the dynasty. It seems likely that his vizier, a certain Amenemhat, succeeded him on the throne, starting the great twelfth dynasty as Amenemhat I.
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Mentuhotep IV | |
| AE Chronology | 1947–1940 |
| v. Beckerath | 1983–1976 |
| Shaw | 1992–1985 |
| Dodson | 2001–1994 |
| Malek | 1987–1980 |
| Grimal | 1997–1991 |
| Franke | 1945–1938 |
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Neb tawy The Dual King Neb tawy Ra Son of Ra Mentuhotep
Horus name
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
MIFAO 34. 98 (192)
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 149c-d
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 80-81, 7:H
Nebty name
The “Two Ladies”, the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
MIFAO 34. 98 (192)
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 149c-d
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 80-81, 7:N
Golden Horus name
Horus perched on Gold, which was associated with eternity, but its meaning is disputed.
MIFAO 34. 98 (192)
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 149c-d
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 80-81, 7:G
Throne name
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
MIFAO 34. 98 (192)
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 149c-h
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 80-81, 7:T1
Birth name
Personal name given at birth. Also known as the Nomen.
MIFAO 34. 98 (192)
Lepsius, Denkmäler aus Ägypten und Äthiopien, II, 149c-d
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 80-81, 7:E
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 17 (1907): 222–225
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 80–81
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 56
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 229–230
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