Sahura was the second ruler of the fifth dynasty, succeeding his father Userkaf. His name can be found on all three inscribed New Kingdom king lists. The name is lost on the Turin king list, but can be inferred to have been present on 4.18 where it preserves a 12 year reign.
| Precedessor Successor | |
|---|---|
| Reign of Sahura | |
| AE Chronology | 2428–2416 |
| v. Beckerath | 2471–2458 |
| Shaw | 2487–2475 |
| Dodson | 2385–2373 |
| Allen | 2458–2446 |
| Malek | 2447–2435 |
| Redford | 2506–2492 |
| Turin King List | 12 years |
| Manetho (Africanus) | 13 years |
The Royal Titulary
From the hieroglyphic records
Horus Neb khau The Dual King Sahu Ra
Horus names
The oldest form of the name of a pharaoh, a falcon representing Horus is perched on the palace facade.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 56–57, 2:H
Nebty name
The “Two Ladies”, the goddesses Nekhbet and Wadjet, representing Upper and Lower Egypt respectively.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 56–57, 2:N
Golden Horus name
Horus perched on Gold, which was associated with eternity, but its meaning is disputed.
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 56–57, 2:G
Throne names
Announced at the coronation and always written in a cartouche. The “official” name of the pharaoh. Also known as the Prenomen.
Saqqara Canon no. 33
Karnak Canon no. 3
Mariette, Abydos, I, plate 43 (27)
Meyer, Ägyptische Chronologie, plate 1 (33)
Borchardt, Das grabdenkmal des Sahu-Re, I, 45–46
Beckerath, “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2nd ed. MÄS 49 (1999). 56–57, 2:E
Gardiner, The Royal Canon of Turin (1959) III:18
The sources of antiquity
From the writings of the historians and scholars of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus v, 2 | Σεφρης | Sephres | 13 years |
Bibliography
- Gauthier, H. Le livre des rois d'Égypte. MIFAO 17 (1907): 109–113
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, Second edition, MÄS 49: 56–57
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. Atlanta: 38
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. London: 343–345
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