Osorkon I.

Osorkon I was the second ancient Egyptian pharaoh (king) of the 22nd Dynasty ( Third Intermediate Period ). He ruled around 925-890 BC (as evidence apply a mummy bandage with the year "33", of Iuwelot career, death of a co-regent Sheshonk II with about 50 years of office of the Amunpriester ).

Titulary

  • Horus name: has strong bull, beloved of Re, Atum the set on his throne to establish the two countries
  • Nebtiname: Who makes the figures large, with great miracles
  • Gold Name: With victorious clout, who defeats the nine bows ( the enemies of Egypt ), majesty, conquered all countries

Origin

Osorkon I. is the son of the dynasty 's founder Sheshonk I and his wife Karama (I.). His sons are the later High Priest of Amun at Thebes Sheshonk II, Iuwelot and Smendes III. , And Takelot I., afterwards ancient Egyptian pharaoh (king). The consorts of Osorkon I. are Taschedchons and Maatkare.

Documents

From rich donations ( 27,000 kilograms of gold, 180,000 kilograms of silver ) to the temple of the more important deities of Egypt (Re- Harachte, Hathor, courage, Heri boss, Thoth, Bastet and Amun-Re ) testifies to an inscription on the Atumtempel of Bubastis. This suggests a good economic situation.

Monuments can be found in Bubastis ( the temple of Bastet: Hypo position hall with Hathorpfeilern, atrial with reliefs Atumtempel ), Memphis ( Shrine of Bastet ), Atfih ( Temple of Isis ), el- Hibe (Temple Sheshonk I. ) and Abydos ( cartridge on goal Thutmose III. )

From his reign we know testimonies of the High Priest of Amun at Thebes Iupet and Sheshonk II. The local temple is decorated with precious doors and a small chapel of Thoth and Amun.

From good trade relations with the Syrian region testifies to a donated to Byblos and provided by the local city princes Elibaal own consecration inscription statue of the king.

Whether a dispute referred to in the Old Testament (2 Chronicles 14, 8-15: a " Cushite " Zerach attacks Judah, but is repulsed by King Asa ) is fictional or historical, about the experts are divided.

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