Ashakhet II

Ashakhet
High Priest of Ptah in Memphis
Predecessor Neterkheperre Meryptah called Pipi II
Successor Ankhefensekhmet
Dynasty 21st Dynasty
Pharaoh Siamun and Psusennes II
Father Neterkheperre Meryptah called Pipi II
Children Ankhefensekhmet

Ashakhet II was a High Priest of Ptah during the 21st Dynasty. He served during the reigns of Siamun and Psusennes II.[1]

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 (hry-sSt3 (n) st-wrt, hm nTr). He is also mentioned in a genealogy from the Louvre where he is said to be a High Priest of Ptah.[1]

Ashakhet was the son of Neterkheperre Meryptah called Pipi II by an unknown mother. He would later be succeeded by his son Ankhefensekhmet. [1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 K.A. Kitchen, The Third Intermediate Period in Egypt (1100–650 BC). 3rd ed. 1996 Warminster: Aris & Phillips Limited.

Publications Regarding Berlin 23673 and Louvre 96

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