Teqerideamani II

Teqorideamani was a Nubian king who ruled around 253 AD. His father's name was Teritnide, his mother Arqamenkes. He led the written according to Egyptian model and in Egyptian hieroglyphics throne name Cheperkare.

Teqorideamani is only known from a few documents. To him, the pyramid Beg N28 is attributed in Meroe, where was his name. His name is also found on a base which has been excavated in the so-called Lion Temple of Meroe. Very important is a demotic inscription that was found at the Temple of Philae. Accordingly, the ruler sent gifts to the temple there. The inscription is dated: April 10, 253 Another inscription at Philae calls the 20th year of the reign of a Nubian ruler without mentioning him by name. This inscription can be dated for various reasons in the years 265/66 AD. Therefore, the 20th year of the reign must refer to Teqorideamani, therefore the 245/46 came to the throne.

Teqorideamani is thus the only sure dated Meroitic king. The assignment of the pyramid to the ruler, who is called in Philae, is disputed by some researchers that emanate from two kings named Teqorideamani. They assume that the pyramid is stylistically earlier date.

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