Amanislo

Amanislo was a Nubian king. He is known by his pyramid Beg S5 in Meroe and two lion figures from Gebel Barkal (so-called Prudhoe lions), on which he attached his name, but originally of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. come.

Amanislo probably dated to the 3rd century BC. He ruled by Steffen Little to 260-250 v. Chr.Die position his pyramid may imply that he was the successor of Arkamaniqo ( Ergamenes I. ). His throne name was Anchbeferibre.

Amanislo appears as Amonasro scenario by Auguste Mariette in the libretto of Verdi's Aida.