Twenty-second Dynasty of Egypt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Twenty-second Dynasty of Egypt
943 BC–716 BC
Pendant bearing the cartouche of Osorkon II seated Osiris flanked by Horus and Isis
Capital	Bubastis, Tanis
Common languages	Egyptian language
Religion	Ancient Egyptian Religion
Government	Absolute monarchy
Historical era	Third Intermediate Period of Egypt
• Established	943 BC
• Disestablished	716 BC
Preceded by Succeeded by Twenty-first Dynasty of Egypt Twenty-third Dynasty of Egypt Twenty-fourth Dynasty of Egypt Twenty-fifth Dynasty of Egypt

The Twenty-second Dynasty of Egypt was a time when powerful pharaohs ruled ancient Egypt. It is also called the Bubastite Dynasty. This is because its first rulers came from the city of Bubastis. Shoshenq I started this dynasty. The Twenty-second Dynasty is part of a larger period. This period is known as the Third Intermediate Period of ancient Egypt. It includes several other dynasties too.

Who Were the Rulers of the 22nd Dynasty?

The pharaohs of the Twenty-second Dynasty were leaders from a group called the Meshwesh. The Meshwesh were an ancient tribe from ancient Libya. They had moved to Egypt much earlier, around the time of the Twentieth Dynasty. In Egypt, they were known as the 'Great Chiefs of the Ma'.

Where Did They Rule From?

These rulers governed Egypt from about 943 BC to 716 BC. Even though they were called the Bubastite Dynasty, their main capital was likely Tanis. Many of their tombs have been found there.

Important Pharaohs and Their Reigns

One pharaoh from this time was Tutkheperre Shoshenq. He ruled for a short time in the early 9th century BC. He came between Osorkon I and Takelot I. Later, after Shoshenq V, Osorkon IV became ruler at Tanis. Osorkon IV controlled only a small part of Lower Egypt.

Meet the Pharaohs of the Twenty-second Dynasty

Here are the known rulers from the Twenty-second Dynasty:

Dynasty XXII Kings of Egypt

Pharaoh	Image	Throne Name	Horus Name	Years Ruled	Main Queen(s)	Interesting Facts
Shoshenq I		Hedjkheperre-Setepenre	Kanakhtmeryre Sekhaefemnesuersematawy	943–922 BC	Patareshnes Karomama A	Some think he is the biblical Shishak.
Osorkon I		Sekhemkheperre-Setepenre	Kanakhtmeryre Redjensuitemuhernesetefergeregtawy	922–887 BC	Maatkare B Tashedkhonsu Shepensopdet A
Shoshenq II		Heqakheperre-Setepenre	(unknown)	887–885 BC	Nesitanebetashru Nesitaudjatakhet	He ruled independently for two years in Tanis.
Takelot I		Hedjkheperre-Setepenre	(unknown)	885–872 BC	Kapes
Osorkon II		Usermaatre-Setepenamun	Kanakhtmerymaat	872–837 BC	Isetemkheb G Karomama B Djedmutesankh	He might have been one of the kings who fought against Shalmaneser III of Assyria.
Shoshenq III		Usermaatre-Setepenre	Kanakhtmesutre	837–798 BC	Tadibast II Tentamenopet Djedbastiusankh
Shoshenq IV		Hedjkheperre-Setepenre	(unknown)	798–785 BC		Don't confuse him with Shoshenq VI.
Pami		Usermaatre-Setepenamun	(unknown)	785–778 BC		He buried two sacred Apis bulls during his rule.
Shoshenq V		Akheperre	Userpehty	767–730 BC	Tadibast III?	His successor is sometimes debated.
Pedubast II		Sehetepibenre	(unknown)	743–733 BC	Tadibast III?	His place in the dynasty is sometimes debated.
Osorkon IV		Usermaatre	(unknown)	730–716 BC		He is sometimes thought to be the biblical Pharaoh So.

What About the Twenty-Third Dynasty?

The Twenty-Third Dynasty was a group of rulers connected to this dynasty. They might have been based in Upper Egypt. These kings ruled in Middle and Upper Egypt. They also controlled the Western Desert Oases.

See also

• Twenty-second dynasty of Egypt Family Tree