PHARAOH.SE
The third pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty
Prenomen: Meryra
Also known as: Pepy I
Pepi I pursued an expansion of the kingdom into Nubia, and traded with far away places. Pepi's pyramid complex, Men-nefer Pepi,, later gave name to the whole city of Memphis. The name means "enduring and perfect (is the pyramid) of Pepi".
His first throne name, Nefersahor, perfect is the protection of Horus, was later altered to Meryra, beloved of Ra, perhaps in response to the increased influence of the sun cult of Ra.
His first throne name, Nefersahor, perfect is the protection of Horus, was later altered to Meryra, beloved of Ra, perhaps in response to the increased influence of the sun cult of Ra.
Titulary & Hieroglyphs
Sources of antiquity
| Author | Greek | Transcription | Reign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africanus vi, 2 | Φιος | Phius | 53 years |
| Eratosthenes 19 | Παμμης Aρχουδης | Pammes Archondes | 35 years |
References
- Beckerath, J., 1999. “Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen”, 2 ed., MÄS 49 (1999): pp. 62–63
- Leprohon, R. J., 2013. The Great Name: Ancient Egyptian Royal Titulary. pp. 42
- Baker. D. D., 2008. The Encyclopedia of the Pharaohs: Volume I. pp. 292–295