Seti II

Seti II was the sixth king of ancient Egypt (Pharaoh) of the 19th Dynasty ( New Kingdom ). If he is to be regarded as the direct successor of Merenptah, he would have ruled 1204-1198 BC. In an independent government of Amenmesse the reign would only 1200-1198 BC

Origin and family

The lineage of Seti II is unclear. His Great Royal Wife was Tausert. His successor Siptah was probably his son of a Syrian concubine named Sutiraja.

Reign

The government Seti II is inextricably linked with the rule of Amenmesse. The length of his reign duration is also controversial. But if you Amenmesse as the space occupied under Merenptah and briefly under Seti II viceroy of Kush, Messui, look who had ruled as anti-king to Seti II over Upper Egypt and its four -year reign then chronologically not have to be counted, would Seti II of the direct successor of Merenptah. Thus, a reign of 5 years and 10 months would be recognized.

Amenmesse regarded as a usurper and Seti II had therefore destroy the decoration of his tomb.

Northern Vizier under Seti II was Hori.

Death

Seti II died between the 28th and 19th Achet IV Peret I seem to Pi -Ramesses. In the seventh year of Queen Tausert he was in her grave ( KV14 ) and reburied after the accession to power of the Sethnacht in the original grave ( KV15 ) reburied.