Harsiotef

Harsijotef was a Nubian king.

He is of his pyramid Nu 13 in Nuri, an inscription in the temple of Kawa T and a large stele was found at Barkal mountain known. On this stele are the annals of his reign and Harsijotef it one of the best-attested Nubian ruler at all. With at least 35 years of reign he is also the Nubian rulers of which we have the longest documented reign.

Harsijotef was the son of a queen named Atasamalo that was buried in the pyramid Nu 61 in Nuri and the title of ' King's Sister ' wore. His father is unknown. His wife was Batahaliye and was buried in the pyramid Nu 44 in Nuri.

The most important events on the above stele are fighting in his years of rule 3, 5 and 6 against the Mededet ( probably the Meded nomads ), who apparently resided in the Eastern Desert. In year 2, 18 and 23 struggles against the nomads Reheres be noted that Meroe and the area around the city made ​​uncertain. In the year 11, the suppression of rebellions in Mirgissa is mentioned and in 16 and 35 wars are mentioned in Nubia against the Mechiuf.

In addition, construction and foundations are mentioned at various temples in the annals of rock. Finally, we find the mention of festivals, which were held at various places in temples in honor of the gods.

Harsijotef dated probably in the first third of the 4th century BC. His inscription shows that Nubia at this time a powerful state was, who ran an aggressive foreign policy.

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Horus name: Kanacht - Chaemnepet Nebti Name: Nedjnetjeru Gold Name: Wefti - chasutnebet Throne name: Sameriamun Proper name: Harsijotef