PHARAOH.SE
The second pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty
Prenomen: Userkara
Also known as: Userkare · Woserkare
The name Userkara is found in the 35th cartouche of the Abydos King-list, between Teti and Pepi I. His name might have been present in column 5, row 2 of the Turin King-list, but unfortunately the first six kings of the dynasty are lost in lacuna.
He has been thought to have been an usurper, based on his supposedly short reign. However, his name appearing on the New Kigndom lists seem to indicate that his reign was considered legitimate.
He has been thought to have been an usurper, based on his supposedly short reign. However, his name appearing on the New Kigndom lists seem to indicate that his reign was considered legitimate.
Titulary & Hieroglyphs
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. 486–487