Amenemnisu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Amenemnisu |
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Drawing of the bowcaps containing both Amenemnisu and Psusennes' names
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| Reign | 1051–1047 BC (21st Dynasty) |
| Predecessor | Smendes |
| Successor | Psusennes I |
| Died | 1047 BC |
Neferkare Amenemnisu was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. He was the second king of the 21st Dynasty. This was a time when Egypt was divided. He ruled for only a short period.
Amenemnisu's Time as Pharaoh
Amenemnisu was a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. He ruled from about 1051 to 1047 BC. This was a time when Egypt was not fully united. The 21st Dynasty ruled from the city of Tanis.
How We Know About Him
For a long time, historians were not sure if Amenemnisu really existed. This was because no objects with his name had been found. But in 1940, something important was discovered. A French archaeologist named Pierre Montet found the tomb of Psusennes I. Psusennes I was Amenemnisu's successor.
Inside Psusennes I's tomb, a special gold piece was found. It was a bow cap. This cap had the names of both Amenemnisu and Psusennes I on it. This discovery finally proved that Amenemnisu was a real pharaoh. Ancient writings by a historian named Manetho also mentioned a king named Nephercheres. This king was said to have ruled for four years. This matches Amenemnisu's short reign.
A Short Reign
Amenemnisu's time as pharaoh was quite short. Not much is known about what happened during his rule. However, one important event is recorded.
During his reign, the High Priest of Amun in Thebes was a man named Menkheperre. The High Priest was a very powerful religious leader. He had a lot of influence in southern Egypt.
Some people had rebelled against the High Priest's power. These rebels had been sent away from Egypt. They were exiled to a place called the Western Oasis. This happened in the 25th year of the previous pharaoh, Smendes.
During Amenemnisu's rule, High Priest Menkheperre decided to forgive these rebels. He allowed them to return home. This event is written on a stone tablet called the Banishment Stela. This stela is now in the Louvre museum. It was likely made during Amenemnisu's brief time as king.
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