Sheschonq IV.

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Sheschonq IV was a pharaoh (king) of the 23rd Dynasty in ancient Egypt . His reign is from around 809/806 to 803/800 BC. To apply. But its existence is hardly guaranteed.

On a Nilstands stamp from Karnak a pharaoh Scheschonq with the throne name Reich an Maat, a Re and the nickname lover of Amun in the time of the high priest Takelot is mentioned. His names are with those of Scheschonq III. identical (is still worn by nine rulers of the 3rd intermediate period). However, it may have to be deleted as there is no evidence of its existence. After Kenneth A. Kitchen he was with Karomama Meritmut III. , the mother of Osorkon III. married. He was probably buried in a grave next to that of Karomama Meritmut III. in Tell Moqdan / Leontopolis . A granite sarcophagus, gold jewelry and canopic jars were found .

literature

  • Karl Jansen-Winkeln : The Chronology of the Third Intermediate Period: Dyns 22-24. In: Erik Hornung, Rolf Krauss, David A. Warburton (eds.): Ancient Egyptian Chronology (= Handbook of Oriental studies. Section One. The Near and Middle East. Volume 83). Brill, Leiden / Boston 2006, ISBN 978-90-04-11385-5 , pp. 234-264 ( online ).
  • Thomas Schneider : Lexicon of the Pharaohs. Albatros, Düsseldorf 2002, ISBN 3-491-96053-3 , pp. 251-252.

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SURNAME Sheschonq IV.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Pharaoh of the 23rd Dynasty in ancient Egypt (around 805–790 BC)
DATE OF BIRTH 9th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 8th century BC Chr.