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Therefore, he likely did not even rule Egypt in his theoretical first year and could only properly administer the country from sometime during his second year. In any event, there was an interregnum lasting at least a year in which no ruler controlled all of Egypt and Setnakhte's effective reign length should be reduced by a year from 4 to 3 years.
Setnakhte regarded Seti II as the last legitimate pharaoh, and this transition is thought to have been violent, although the exact sequence of events remains unknown. Setnakhte died a few years after his successful seizure of power. [3] Toby Wilkinson believes that Setnakhte was a garrison commander who attempted a coup against Tausret.
Tausret's reign ended in a civil war, documented in the Elephantine stela of her successor Setnakhte, who became the founder of the Twentieth dynasty. While it is not known if she was overthrown by Setnakhte or whether she died peacefully in her own reign and a conflict broke out at court over her succession; the former scenario is the most likely.
Because of lost historical records, the cause of the civil war is unknown. The war was ended with the accession to the throne by Setnakhte, who founded the 20th Dynasty of Egypt. From the reign of Setnakhte and his son Ramesses III, Egypt faced the crisis caused by the invading of the Sea Peoples. These invasions formed part of a series of ...
However, he became Pharaoh not long after, and Tutankhamun died too young to have left any marriageable daughters. [33] In any case, Rohl's claim has been turned down by the vast majority of Egyptologists. [34] Siamun (c. 986–967 BC): is the most commonly proposed candidate for this role. [35] [36] [37] [38]
Tomb KV11 is the tomb of Pharaoh Ramesses III.It is located in the main valley of the Valley of the Kings.The tomb was originally started by Setnakhte, but abandoned when it unintentionally broke into the earlier tomb of Amenmesse ().
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Died: 1155 BC (aged 61-62) Burial: ... He was the son of Setnakhte and Tiy-Merenese who wrote her name in a cartouche. Setnakhte's origin is unknown.