High Priest of Ptah
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The High Priest of Ptah was sometimes referred to as the Greatest of the Masters of the Craftsmen (wer kherp hmww). This title refers to Ptah
as the patron god of the craftsmen.
The office of the High Priest of Ptah was located in Memphis. The temple of Ptah in Memphis was dedicated to Ptah, his consort Sekhmet
and their son Nefertem
.
High priests of Ptah are mentioned in inscriptions dating back to at least the Fourth Dynasty
. In the tomb of the nobleman Debhen, for instance, there is a description of a visit by Pharaoh Menkaure to the construction site for his pyramid "Divine is Menkaure". The pharaoh is accompanied by a naval commander and two high priests of Ptah.
There used to be two high Priests of Ptah until the Sixth Dynasty
. It was probably during the reign of Pepi I that the two offices were combined into one. In the tomb of Sabu called Thety in Saqqara
, the owner mentions that "His Majesty appointed me as High Priest of Memphis alone. ___ The temple of "Ptah-South-of-His-Wall" in its every place was under my charge, although there never was a single High Priest of Ptah before."
A large temple complex dating to the time of Ramesses II
is located at the modern site of Mit Rahina. The Temple of Ptah from this time period was one of the largest temple complexes in Egypt. Not much of this complex has been excavated because a large part of the site lies very close to the modern town.
Sem Priest of Ptah
It was common for the high priest to also hold the title of sem priest of Ptah
. The sem priest could be recognized by the fact that he wore a short wig with a side-lock and was dressed in a panther skin.
Ptah
In Ancient Egyptian Religion, Ptah was the deification of the primordial mound in the Ennead cosmogony, which was more literally referred to as Ta-tenen , meaning risen land, or as Tanen, meaning submerged land, though Tatenen was a god in his...
as the patron god of the craftsmen.
The office of the High Priest of Ptah was located in Memphis. The temple of Ptah in Memphis was dedicated to Ptah, his consort Sekhmet
Sekhmet
In Egyptian mythology, Sekhmet , was originally the warrior goddess as well as goddess of healing for Upper Egypt. She is depicted as a lioness, the fiercest hunter known to the Egyptians. It was said that her breath created the desert...
and their son Nefertem
Nefertem
In Egyptian mythology, Nefertem was originally a lotus flower at the creation of the world, who had arisen from the primal waters.Nefertem represented both the first sunlight and the delightful smell of the Egyptian blue lotus...
.
High priests of Ptah are mentioned in inscriptions dating back to at least the Fourth Dynasty
Fourth dynasty of Egypt
The fourth dynasty of ancient Egypt is characterized as a "golden age" of the Old Kingdom. Dynasty IV lasted from ca. 2613 to 2494 BC...
. In the tomb of the nobleman Debhen, for instance, there is a description of a visit by Pharaoh Menkaure to the construction site for his pyramid "Divine is Menkaure". The pharaoh is accompanied by a naval commander and two high priests of Ptah.
There used to be two high Priests of Ptah until the Sixth Dynasty
Sixth dynasty of Egypt
The sixth dynasty of ancient Egypt is often combined with Dynasties III, IV and V under the group title the Old Kingdom.-Pharaohs:...
. It was probably during the reign of Pepi I that the two offices were combined into one. In the tomb of Sabu called Thety in Saqqara
Saqqara
Saqqara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of...
, the owner mentions that "His Majesty appointed me as High Priest of Memphis alone. ___ The temple of "Ptah-South-of-His-Wall" in its every place was under my charge, although there never was a single High Priest of Ptah before."
A large temple complex dating to the time of Ramesses II
Ramesses II
Ramesses II , referred to as Ramesses the Great, was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is often regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire...
is located at the modern site of Mit Rahina. The Temple of Ptah from this time period was one of the largest temple complexes in Egypt. Not much of this complex has been excavated because a large part of the site lies very close to the modern town.
Sem Priest of Ptah
Ptah
In Ancient Egyptian Religion, Ptah was the deification of the primordial mound in the Ennead cosmogony, which was more literally referred to as Ta-tenen , meaning risen land, or as Tanen, meaning submerged land, though Tatenen was a god in his...
. The sem priest could be recognized by the fact that he wore a short wig with a side-lock and was dressed in a panther skin.
Old Kingdom
- Ptah-Du-AuuPtah-Du-AuuPtah-Du-Auu was a nobleman and priest in ancient Egypt, who lived during the 4th dynasty. Ptah-Du-Auu was named after the god Ptah, whom he served.-Biography:...
from the 4th dynasty - Ptahshepses lived during the reigns of Menkaure, ShepseskafShepseskafShepseskaf was a son of Menkaure who succeeded his father on the throne. Shepseskaf's name means "His Soul is Noble."- Family :Shepseskaf was a son of Menkaure and grandson of Khafra, but his mother's name is not known. His mother can be either Khamerernebty II or Rekhetre...
, UserkafUserkafUserkaf was the founder of the Fifth dynasty of Egypt and the first pharaoh to start the tradition of building sun temples at Abusir. His name means "his Ka is powerful". He ruled from 2494-2487 BC and constructed the Pyramid of Userkaf complex at Saqqara.- Family :Userkaf's wife was Queen...
, SahureSahure- Etymology :Sahure's birth name means "He who is Close to Re". His Horus name was Nebkhau.- Biography :Sahure was a son of queen Neferhetepes, as shown in scenes from the causeway of Sahure's pyramid complex in Abusir. His father was Userkaf. Sahure's consort was queen Neferetnebty. Reliefs show...
, NeferirkareNeferirkare*For the better known Fifth dynasty pharaoh by this name, see Neferirkare KakaiNeferirkare was an Eighth dynasty king of Ancient Egypt during the First Intermediate Period. His name is only clearly attested in the Abydos King List but it is assumed that the reign length figure for the last 8th...
, Raneferef, and Niuserre - RaneferRanefer (High Priest of Ptah)Ranefer or Ranofer was a High Priest of Ptah, who lived during 5th dynasty. Ranefer means "Ra is beautiful".- Biography :Ranefer served as a High Priest under reigns of pharaohs Shepseskaf and Userkaf.Ranefer served two gods: Ptah and Sokar....
Dynasty 5, reign of ShepseskafShepseskafShepseskaf was a son of Menkaure who succeeded his father on the throne. Shepseskaf's name means "His Soul is Noble."- Family :Shepseskaf was a son of Menkaure and grandson of Khafra, but his mother's name is not known. His mother can be either Khamerernebty II or Rekhetre...
to UserkafUserkafUserkaf was the founder of the Fifth dynasty of Egypt and the first pharaoh to start the tradition of building sun temples at Abusir. His name means "his Ka is powerful". He ruled from 2494-2487 BC and constructed the Pyramid of Userkaf complex at Saqqara.- Family :Userkaf's wife was Queen... - KaneferKanefer (High Priest of Ptah)Kanefer was a High Priest of Ptah in Memphis from the reign of Sahure in the 5th dynasty.Items from Kanefer's tomb are known from museum. Two offering tables exist at the British Museum and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek of Copenhagen respectively....
Dynasty 5, reign of SahureSahure- Etymology :Sahure's birth name means "He who is Close to Re". His Horus name was Nebkhau.- Biography :Sahure was a son of queen Neferhetepes, as shown in scenes from the causeway of Sahure's pyramid complex in Abusir. His father was Userkaf. Sahure's consort was queen Neferetnebty. Reliefs show... - KhuwyptahKhuwyptahKhuwyptah was a High Priest of Ptah in Memphis from the reign of Neferirkare Kakai in the 5th dynasty.Khuwyptah was the son of Kanefer and Tjentety....
Dynasty 5, reign of Neferirkare KakaiNeferirkare KakaiNeferirkare Kakai was the third Pharaoh of Egypt during the Fifth dynasty. His praenomen, Neferirkare, means "Beautiful is the Soul of Ra". His Horus name was Userkhau, his Golden Horus name Sekhemunebu and his Nebti name Khaiemnebty.- Family :... - Ptahshepses II Dynasty 5, reign of UnasUnasUnas was a Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, and the last ruler of the Fifth dynasty from the Old Kingdom. His reign has been dated as falling between 2375 BC and 2345 BC...
- Sabu also called IbebiSabu also called IbebiSabu called Ibebi was a High Priest of Ptah during the reigns of Kings Unas and Teti.Sabu's mastaba in Saqqara contains several inscriptions showing how the pharaoh favored him...
5th and 6th dynasty reign of UnasUnasUnas was a Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, and the last ruler of the Fifth dynasty from the Old Kingdom. His reign has been dated as falling between 2375 BC and 2345 BC...
and TetiTetiTeti, less commonly known as Othoes, was the first Pharaoh of the Sixth dynasty of Egypt and is buried at Saqqara. The exact length of his reign has been destroyed on the Turin King List, but is believed to have been about 12 years.-Biography:... - Sabu also called ThetySabu also called ThetySabu called Thety was the High Priest of Ptah during the reign of King Teti, ruler of Egypt. He was the successor of Sabu also called Ibebi and likely his son....
. Time of TetiTetiTeti, less commonly known as Othoes, was the first Pharaoh of the Sixth dynasty of Egypt and is buried at Saqqara. The exact length of his reign has been destroyed on the Turin King List, but is believed to have been about 12 years.-Biography:...
, possibly to Pepi I (dynasty 6). - Sabu also called KemSabu also called KemSabu called Kem was High Priest of Ptah, probably during the reign of Pepi I.Sabu's mastaba in Saqqara is described by Mariette.-References:...
. Time of TetiTetiTeti, less commonly known as Othoes, was the first Pharaoh of the Sixth dynasty of Egypt and is buried at Saqqara. The exact length of his reign has been destroyed on the Turin King List, but is believed to have been about 12 years.-Biography:...
, possibly to Pepi I (dynasty 6).
Middle Kingdom
- Ptahemheb 11th Dynasty.
- Sehetepebre-ankh time of Senusret I (Statue in Brooklyn Museum)
- Senewosret-AnkhSenewosret-AnkhSenewosret-Ankh was High Priest of Ptah in Memphis likely during the time of Sesostris I. Senewosret-Ankh was High Priest of Ptah, Royal Sculptor and Builder....
time of Senusret I? - Hakore-ankh time of Amenenhet II
- Nebkaure-ankh time of Senusret III
- Ouahet time of Senusret III
- Nefertem
- Sehetepebreankh-nedjemSehetepebreankh-nedjemSehetepebreankh-nedjem was an Ancient Egyptian official with the titles royal sealer, foremost of action, Sem-priest and Great one of the leaders of craftsmen. The latter title is that of the High Priest of Ptah. The god Ptah was the deity of arts and crafts and therefore, the high priest of Ptah...
time of Senusret III to Amenemhat III. - Nebipu time of Amenemhat III.
- (..)hotepib(rê?) Sheri Time of Amenemhat III
- Impy I Time of Amenemhat III - Amenemhat IV
Second Intermediate Period
- Sergem (High Priest of Ptah) Time of Iby I (13th dynasty)
- Sobekhotep (Haku), known from a statue and a seal
- SenbuySenbuySenbuy was High Priest of Ptah in Memphis during the late Middle Kingdom of Egypt .Senbuy is known from a stela now in the Fitzwilliam Museum in England...
- Seneber... (name not fully preserved), known from a papyrus found at Lahun
- Impy II
- Ptahemhat 15th dynasty
Eighteenth Dynasty
- Pahemred Time of Amenhotep IAmenhotep IAmenhotep I was the second Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. His reign is generally dated from 1526 to 1506 BC. He was born to Ahmose I and Ahmose-Nefertari, but had at least two elder brothers, Ahmose-ankh and Ahmose Sapair, and was not expected to inherit the throne...
- Sennefer Time of Amenhotep IIAmenhotep IIAmenhotep II was the seventh Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. Amenhotep inherited a vast kingdom from his father Thutmose III, and held it by means of a few military campaigns in Syria; however, he fought much less than his father, and his reign saw the effective cessation of hostilities...
- Ptahmose IPtahmose I (High Priest of Ptah)Ptahmose was High Priest of Ptah in Memphis during the time of Thutmose III.Ptahmose held the titles of hereditary prince, count, seal-bearer of the king of Lower Egypt, sm-priest and High Priest of Ptah....
Time of Tuthmosis III - Ptahmose IIPtahmose II (High Priest of Ptah)Ptahmose was High Priest of Ptah in Memphis during the time of Thutmose IV. Ptahmose held the titles of High Priest of Ptah in the two houses , he who is over the secrets of the great [..] and of foremost position in Rostau....
Time of Tuthmosis IV – Amenhotep IIIAmenhotep IIIAmenhotep III also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty. According to different authors, he ruled Egypt from June 1386 to 1349 BC or June 1388 BC to December 1351 BC/1350 BC after his father Thutmose IV died...
? - Penbenebes Time of Amenhotep IIIAmenhotep IIIAmenhotep III also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty. According to different authors, he ruled Egypt from June 1386 to 1349 BC or June 1388 BC to December 1351 BC/1350 BC after his father Thutmose IV died...
Only known from a stela now in Berlin. - Wermer Time of Amenhotep IIIAmenhotep IIIAmenhotep III also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty. According to different authors, he ruled Egypt from June 1386 to 1349 BC or June 1388 BC to December 1351 BC/1350 BC after his father Thutmose IV died...
Only known from a stela now in Berlin. - Ptahmose, son of ThutmosePtahmose, son of ThutmosePtahmose was High Priest of Ptah in Memphis during the time of Thutmose IV and/or Amenhotep III.Ptahmose is mentioned on a round topped, limestone stela with his brother Meryptah. Ptahmose and his brother are sons of the Vizier Thutmose and his wife Tawy...
Son of vizier Thutmose. Reign of Amenhotep IIIAmenhotep IIIAmenhotep III also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty. According to different authors, he ruled Egypt from June 1386 to 1349 BC or June 1388 BC to December 1351 BC/1350 BC after his father Thutmose IV died...
. - Ptahmose, son of MenkheperPtahmose, son of MenkheperPtahmose was High Priest of Ptah in Memphis during the time of Thutmose IV and/or Amenhotep III.Ptahmose is mentioned on a round topped, limestone stela with the High Priest of Ptah Ptahmose, son of Thutmose and his brother Meryptah....
Son of Menkheper, Reign of Amenhotep IIIAmenhotep IIIAmenhotep III also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty. According to different authors, he ruled Egypt from June 1386 to 1349 BC or June 1388 BC to December 1351 BC/1350 BC after his father Thutmose IV died...
. - Thutmose Son of Amenhotep IIIAmenhotep IIIAmenhotep III also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty. According to different authors, he ruled Egypt from June 1386 to 1349 BC or June 1388 BC to December 1351 BC/1350 BC after his father Thutmose IV died...
and Queen TiyeTiyeTiye was the daughter of Yuya and Tjuyu . She became the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III....
. Time of Amenhotep IIIAmenhotep IIIAmenhotep III also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty. According to different authors, he ruled Egypt from June 1386 to 1349 BC or June 1388 BC to December 1351 BC/1350 BC after his father Thutmose IV died...
. - Pahemnetjer, son of Ptahmose Time of Amenhotep IIIAmenhotep IIIAmenhotep III also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent was the ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty. According to different authors, he ruled Egypt from June 1386 to 1349 BC or June 1388 BC to December 1351 BC/1350 BC after his father Thutmose IV died...
. - Ptahemhat called TyPtahemhat called TyPtahemhat called Ty was High Priest of Ptah in Memphis during the time of Tutankhamen and/or Ay.A block of his Saqqara tomb show members of the Egyptian government including Horemheb....
Time of Tutankhamen and/or AyAyAy was the penultimate Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt's 18th dynasty. He held the throne of Egypt for a brief four-year period , although he was a close advisor to two and perhaps three of the pharaohs who ruled before him and was the power behind the throne during Tutankhamun's reign...
. - MeryptahMeryptahMeryptah was a High Priest of Amun during the time of Amenhotep III.He is known from a statue mentioning Meryptah with Anen, Amenemhat and Si-Mut who were a 2nd, 3rd and 4th prophet respectively. Aldred conjectures that Meryptah succeeded Ptahmose and served until the end of the reign of Amenhotep...
Late 18th dynasty. Possibly from the time of AyAyAy was the penultimate Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt's 18th dynasty. He held the throne of Egypt for a brief four-year period , although he was a close advisor to two and perhaps three of the pharaohs who ruled before him and was the power behind the throne during Tutankhamun's reign...
and HoremhebHoremhebHoremheb was the last Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty from either 1319 BC to late 1292 BC, or 1306 to late 1292 BC although he was not related to the preceding royal family and is believed to have been of common birth.Before he became pharaoh, Horemheb was the commander in chief...
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Nineteenth Dynasty
- Sokaremsaf Time of Sety I
- Netjeruihotep Time of Sety I
- Iry-Iry Time of Ramses II
- HuyHuy (High Priest of Ptah)Huy was a High Priest of Ptah during the reign of Ramesses II. Huy is known from two shabtis dedicated at an Apis burial in the Serapeum. The Apis burials are dated to years 16 and 30. Huy may have served as High priest of Ptah from approximately year 2 to year 20 of the reign of Ramesses II. Huy...
reign of Ramesses IIRamesses IIRamesses II , referred to as Ramesses the Great, was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is often regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire... - PahemnetjerPahemnetjerPahemnetjer was a High Priest of Ptah during the reign of Ramesses II. Pahemnetjer succeeded Huy as High Priest of Ptah and was in turn succeeded by his son Didia.Pahemnetjer was the son of a dignitary named Mahu according to a block from Florence...
reign of Ramesses IIRamesses IIRamesses II , referred to as Ramesses the Great, was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is often regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire... - DidiaDidiaDidia was High Priest of Ptah during the reign of Ramesses II. Didia succeeded his father Pahemnetjer into the office of High Priest of Ptah....
reign of Ramesses IIRamesses IIRamesses II , referred to as Ramesses the Great, was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is often regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire... - Khaemwaset son of Ramesses IIRamesses IIRamesses II , referred to as Ramesses the Great, was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is often regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire...
and Isetnofret - (Pa)Rahotep reign of Ramesses IIRamesses IIRamesses II , referred to as Ramesses the Great, was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is often regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire...
- NeferronpetNeferronpetNeferronpet was Vizier and the High Priest of Ptah during the reign of Ramesses II.-Life:The Berlin genealogy dating to the 22nd/23rd dynasty states that Neferronpet was the son of Ptahemakhet. The Pyramidion from Liverpool names Neferronpet's son the God's Father of Ptah Bakenptah, Neferronpet's...
reign of Ramesses IIRamesses IIRamesses II , referred to as Ramesses the Great, was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is often regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire... - Hori IHori I (High Priest of Ptah)Hori was the High Priest of Ptah at the very end of the reign of Ramesses II. Hori succeeded Neferronpet in office.Hori was a son of prince Khaemwaset and hence a grandson of Ramesses II. Hori had an older brother named Ramesses who had served as Sem priest of Ptah. It was Hori however who would...
Son of Prince Khaemwaset. Became HPM in year 65/66 of the reign of Ramesses IIRamesses IIRamesses II , referred to as Ramesses the Great, was the third Egyptian pharaoh of the Nineteenth dynasty. He is often regarded as the greatest, most celebrated, and most powerful pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire...
. He continued to serve under his uncle MerneptahMerneptahMerneptah was the fourth ruler of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. He ruled Egypt for almost ten years between late July or early August 1213 and May 2, 1203 BC, according to contemporary historical records...
(Hori may have been High priest from ca 1214 - 1203? BCE). - Iyri Time of Sety II
Twentieth Dynasty
- Ptahemhat Time of Ramesses IIIRamesses IIIUsimare Ramesses III was the second Pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty and is considered to be the last great New Kingdom king to wield any substantial authority over Egypt. He was the son of Setnakhte and Queen Tiy-Merenese. Ramesses III is believed to have reigned from March 1186 to April 1155 BCE...
(1186-1155 BCE) - Neferrenpet Time of Ramesses IXRamesses IXRamesses IX was the eighth king of the Twentieth dynasty of Egypt. He was the third longest serving king of this Dynasty after Ramesses III and Ramesses XI...
(1129-1111 BCE)
Twenty-first Dynasty
- Ptahemakhet
- Ashakhet IAshakhet IAshakhet was a High Priest of Ptah during the beginning 21st Dynasty.Ashakhet is known from a genealogy known as Berlin 23673, where he is said to be a contemporary of Pharaoh Amenemnisu....
c. 1062-1047 From the time of AmenemnisuAmenemnisuNeferkare Amenemnisu was a pharaoh during the 21st Dynasty of ancient Egypt.Amenemnisu's existence was only confirmed in 1940 when the tomb of his successor Psusennes I was discovered by Pierre Montet. A gold bow cap inscribed with both Amenemnisu's royal name, Neferkare, and that of his successor... - Pipi APipi APipi A was a High Priest of Ptah during the 21st Dynasty.Pipi is known from a genealogy known as Berlin 23673, where he is said to be a contemporary of Pharaoh Psusennes I. He is also mentioned in a genealogy from the Louvre...
ca. 1047-1027 Time of Psusennes IPsusennes IPsusennes I, or Greek Ψουσέννης], Pasibkhanu or Hor-Pasebakhaenniut I Egyptian ḥor-p3-sib3-ḫˁỉ--niwt] was the third king of the Twenty-first dynasty of Egypt who ruled from Tanis between 1047 – 1001 BC...
. Son of Ashaket A. - Harsiese (High Priest of Ptah)Harsiese (High Priest of Ptah)Harsiese was a High Priest of Ptah during the 21st Dynasty. Harsiese is sometimes referred to as Harsiese J.Harsiese is known from a genealogy known as Berlin 23673, where he is said to be a contemporary of Pharaoh Psusennes I...
ca. 1027-1017 Time of Psusennes IPsusennes IPsusennes I, or Greek Ψουσέννης], Pasibkhanu or Hor-Pasebakhaenniut I Egyptian ḥor-p3-sib3-ḫˁỉ--niwt] was the third king of the Twenty-first dynasty of Egypt who ruled from Tanis between 1047 – 1001 BC...
. Son of Pipi A - Neterkheperre Meryptah called Pipi IINeterkheperre Meryptah called Pipi IINeterkheperre Meryptah called Pipi II was a High Priest of Ptah during the 21st Dynasty. He was High priest during the reigns of Psusennes I, Amenemope, Osochor and Siamun....
ca. 1017-997 Time of Psusennes IPsusennes IPsusennes I, or Greek Ψουσέννης], Pasibkhanu or Hor-Pasebakhaenniut I Egyptian ḥor-p3-sib3-ḫˁỉ--niwt] was the third king of the Twenty-first dynasty of Egypt who ruled from Tanis between 1047 – 1001 BC...
, Amenemope, Osorkon the ElderOsorkon the ElderAkheperre Setepenre Osorkon the Elder was the fifth king of the twenty-first dynasty of Egypt and was the first pharaoh of Libyan extraction in Egypt...
and SiamunSiamunNeterkheperre or Netjerkheperre-setepenamun Siamun was the sixth pharaoh of Egypt during the Twenty-first dynasty. He built extensively in Lower Egypt for a king of the Third Intermediate Period and is regarded as one of the most powerful rulers of this Dynasty after Psusennes I...
. - Ashakhet IIAshakhet IIAshakhet II was a High Priest of Ptah during the 21st Dynasty. He served during the reigns of Siamun and Psusennes II.Ashakhet II is known from a genealogy known as Berlin 23673, where he is said to be a Chief of Secrets of the Great Seat and a prophet...
ca. 997-982. Son of HPM Pipi II. Father of HPM Ankhefensekhmet. - AnkhefensekhmetAnkhefensekhmetAnkhefensekhmet was a High Priest of Ptah during the 21st Dynasty. He probably served during the reign of Psusennes II and maybe the reign of Shoshenq I....
ca. 982-962. Son of Ashaket. Dated to the time of Siamen. - Shedsu-nefertumShedsu-nefertumShedsu-nefertum was a High Priest of Ptah at the end of the 21st dynasty and beginning of the 22nd dynasty. Shedsunefertem was the son of the High Priest Ankhefensekhmet and the lady Tapeshenese, who was First Chief of the Harem of Ptah and Prophetess of Mut....
ca. 962-942. End of Dynasty 21, beginning of dynasty 22, including Shoshenq IShoshenq IHedjkheperre Setepenre Shoshenq I , , also known as Sheshonk or Sheshonq I , was a Meshwesh Berber king of Egypt—of Libyan ancestry—and the founder of the Twenty-second Dynasty...
Shedsu-nefertum was a son of the High Priest Ankhefensekhmet.
Twenty-second Dynasty
- Shoshenq CShoshenq CShoshenq C was the eldest son of the 22nd Dynasty pharaoh Osorkon I and queen Maatkare, the daughter of Psusennes II, and served as the High Priest of Amun at Thebes during his father's reign. Consequently, he was the most important official in Upper Egypt after the king himself...
ca 920-895 Son of the high priest Shedsu-nefertumShedsu-nefertumShedsu-nefertum was a High Priest of Ptah at the end of the 21st dynasty and beginning of the 22nd dynasty. Shedsunefertem was the son of the High Priest Ankhefensekhmet and the lady Tapeshenese, who was First Chief of the Harem of Ptah and Prophetess of Mut....
. Father of the high priest Osorkon A. Time of King Osorkon IOsorkon IThe son of Shoshenq I and his chief consort, Karomat A, Osorkon I was the second king of Egypt's 22nd Dynasty and ruled around 922 BC – 887 BC. He succeeded his father Shoshenq I who probably died within a year of his successful 923 BC campaign against the kingdoms of Israel and Judah...
? - Osorkon A ca. 895 –870 Time of King Osorkon IOsorkon IThe son of Shoshenq I and his chief consort, Karomat A, Osorkon I was the second king of Egypt's 22nd Dynasty and ruled around 922 BC – 887 BC. He succeeded his father Shoshenq I who probably died within a year of his successful 923 BC campaign against the kingdoms of Israel and Judah...
, Takelot ITakelot IHedjkheperre Setepenre Takelot I was a son of Osorkon I and Queen Tashedkhons who ruled Egypt for 13 Years according to Manetho. Takelot would marry Queen Kapes who bore him Osorkon II...
and Osorkon IIOsorkon IIUsermaatre Setepenamun Osorkon II was a pharaoh of the Twenty-second Dynasty of Ancient Egypt and the son of Takelot I and Queen Kapes. He ruled Egypt around 872 BC to 837 BC from Tanis, the capital of this Dynasty. After succeeding his father, he was faced with the competing rule of his cousin,...
? Son of Shoshenq C. - Shoshenq DShoshenq DShoshenq was a High Priest of Ptah during the 22nd dynasty. Shoshenq was the eldest son of Osorkon II and Queen Karomama. He presided over the burial of the twenty-seventh Apis bull in Saqqara. Shoshenq was buried in Saqqara. His tomb was found in 1942....
ca. 870-851 Son of King Osorkon IIOsorkon IIUsermaatre Setepenamun Osorkon II was a pharaoh of the Twenty-second Dynasty of Ancient Egypt and the son of Takelot I and Queen Kapes. He ruled Egypt around 872 BC to 837 BC from Tanis, the capital of this Dynasty. After succeeding his father, he was faced with the competing rule of his cousin,...
and Queen Karomama (B). Time of King Osorkon IIOsorkon IIUsermaatre Setepenamun Osorkon II was a pharaoh of the Twenty-second Dynasty of Ancient Egypt and the son of Takelot I and Queen Kapes. He ruled Egypt around 872 BC to 837 BC from Tanis, the capital of this Dynasty. After succeeding his father, he was faced with the competing rule of his cousin,...
. - Merenptah (High Priest of Ptah), c. 851-830 Time of Takelot IITakelot IIHedjkheperre Setepenre Takelot II Si-Ese was a pharaoh of the Twenty-Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt in Middle and Upper Egypt. He has been identified as the High Priest of Amun Takelot F, son of the High Priest of Amun Nimlot C at Thebes and, thus, the son of Nimlot C and grandson of king Osorkon...
- Takelot B ca. 830-810 Time of Takelot IITakelot IIHedjkheperre Setepenre Takelot II Si-Ese was a pharaoh of the Twenty-Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt in Middle and Upper Egypt. He has been identified as the High Priest of Amun Takelot F, son of the High Priest of Amun Nimlot C at Thebes and, thus, the son of Nimlot C and grandson of king Osorkon...
and Shoshenq IIIShoshenq IIIKing Usermaatre Setepenre or Usimare Setepenamun Shoshenq III ruled Egypt's 22nd Dynasty for 39 years according to contemporary historical records. Two Apis Bulls were buried in the fourth and 28th years of his reign and he celebrated his Heb Sed Jubilee in his regnal year 30...
. Son of Shoshenq DShoshenq DShoshenq was a High Priest of Ptah during the 22nd dynasty. Shoshenq was the eldest son of Osorkon II and Queen Karomama. He presided over the burial of the twenty-seventh Apis bull in Saqqara. Shoshenq was buried in Saqqara. His tomb was found in 1942.... - Pedieset c. 810-770 Son of HPM Takelot B and Princess Tjesbastperu.
- Peftjauawybast ca. 790-780 Son of the high priest Pedieset and Tairy. Time of Shoshenq IIIShoshenq IIIKing Usermaatre Setepenre or Usimare Setepenamun Shoshenq III ruled Egypt's 22nd Dynasty for 39 years according to contemporary historical records. Two Apis Bulls were buried in the fourth and 28th years of his reign and he celebrated his Heb Sed Jubilee in his regnal year 30...
- Harsiese II (High Priest of Ptah). Son of the high priest Peftjauawybast or son of Pedieset ca. 780-760 Time of Pimay.
Twenty-fifth Dynasty
- Pedekhons?
- Ankhefensekhmet (B), ca. 760-740 Time of Shoshenq IV Son of Harsiese.
Ptolemaic Period
The High Priests of Ptah in Memphis became very important during the Ptolemaic Period.- Nesisti-Pedubast, son of Anemhor I and Renpet-neferet. Married to Renpet-neferet and Nefersobek. Children included Pedubast, Khonsiu, Amenhor II, Nefertiti and Neferibre.
- Pedubast I (High Priest of Ptah), son of Nesisti-Pedubast and Nefersobek.
- Amenhor II, son of Nesisti-Pedubast and Nefersobek. Married Herankh. Children include Djedhor, Horemakhet and possibly Horemhotep.
- Djedhor son of Amenhor II and Herankh.
- Horemakhet (223 BCE) son of Amenhor II and Herankh.
- Nesisti (ca. 190 BCE?), son of Horemakhet and Nefertiti. Succeeded Horemakhet as High Priest of Memphis probably between 194/3 and 180
- Pedubast II (High Priest of Ptah), son of Psherenptah and Taimhotep. Grandson of Horemakhet and Nefertiti.
- Psherenptah II, son of Pedubast II
- Pedubast III (High Priest of Ptah) (103 BCE), son of Psherenptah II and Berenice (probably daughter of Ptolemy VIII)
- Psherenptah III (76 BCE), son of Pedubast III and Herankh-beludje
- Imhotep-Pedubast (39 BCE), son of Psherenptah III and Taimhotep
- Psherenamun I (30 BCE), brother-in-law of Psherenptah III. Son of Ka-hapi and Her-ankh
- Psherenamun II (27 BCE), son of Psherenamun I and Taneferher.