Shoshenq V

Sheshonk V. was of about 774-736 BC an Egyptian pharaoh (king) of the 22nd Dynasty ( Third Intermediate Period ). He was the son and successor of Pami.

Titulary

• Horus, gold and Nebtiname: Rich in force
• Throne name: With great figure, a Re ( Chosen of Re)
• Proper name: Sheshonk ( Beloved of Amun, son of Bastet, God, Ruler of Heliopolis)

From the 30th year:

• Horus name: Strong bull, appearing in Thebes, has enthroned the Re to organize as king by the two countries
• Nebti Name: Who makes the figures large, with big miracles like his father Amun
• Gold Name: With great power, beating the nine bows ( the enemies of Egypt )

Rule

Before his accession to the throne after the death of his father he was probably high priest of Amun at Tanis. From the first years of his reign, there is little construction activity. It was not until around the age of 30 years ( his first sed festival ) is an extensive construction activity at Tanis known.

The highest government years is the 37th year ( Apisbegräbnis, Stele of the Memphite priest Pasenhor with the chronology of the time is more important genealogy) and the 38th year ( donation stela of Tefnachte from Buto, empty cartridges, but assign Sheshonk V. ).

At the same time reigning pharaohs of the 22nd Dynasty are Osorkon III. , Takelot III. and Ini (Aston ). High Priest of Amun at Thebes is Takelot. Towards the end of the reign Sheshonk V. Tefnachte of Sais ( successor to the Anchhor in the West Delta Principality ) in the Nile Delta is dominant.

Succession

He was succeeded by Osorkon IV ( according to A. Leahy, DA Aston of them inserted Padibastet II or Petubastis II ). Osorkon IV is the son Sheshonk V. with Tadibastet.