Harsijotef

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Harsijotef was a Nubian king.

He is known from his pyramid Nu 13 in Nuri , an inscription in the temple T of Kawa and a large stele that was found at Mount Barkal . The annals of his reign are on this stele, making Harsijotef one of the best attested Nubian rulers. With at least 35 years of reign, he is also the Nubian ruler from whom we have the longest documented reign.

Harsijotef was the son of a queen by the name of Atasamalo , who was buried in the pyramid Nu 61 in Nuri and who bore the title 'Royal Sister'. His father is unknown. His wife was Batahaliye and was buried in the pyramid Nu 44 in Nuri.

The most important events on the above-mentioned stele are fights in his reign years 3, 5 and 6 against the Mededet (probably the Meded nomads), who apparently stayed in the eastern desert. In years 2, 18 and 23 fights against the Reheres nomads are recorded, which made Meroe and the area around the city unsafe. In 11 the suppression of uprisings at Mirgissa is mentioned and in 16 and 35 wars against the Mechiuf are led in Lower Nubia .

In addition, construction work and foundations at various temples are mentioned on the Annalenstein. Finally, one finds the mention of festivals that were held in various places in temples in honor of gods.

Harsijotef probably dates to the first third of the 4th century BC. Its inscription shows that at that time Nubia was a powerful state that pursued an aggressive foreign policy.

title

Horus name : Kanacht-Chaemnepet
Nebti name : Nedjnetjeru
Gold name : Wefti-chasutnebet
Throne name : Sameriamun Proper
name : Harsijotef

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personal data
SURNAME Harsijotef
BRIEF DESCRIPTION nubian king
DATE OF BIRTH 5th century BC BC or 4th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 4th century BC Chr.