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Semerkhet was the sixth king of the 1st Dynasty, reigning for just eight years. He was the son of
King Anedjib and Queen Betrest.
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Horus Name
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Hr
smr-X.t Hor Semerkhet
Horus,
Thoughtful Friend |
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Nebti Name
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iri
(?) [uncertain]
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Appearance
in King Lists
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iri
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smsm Semsem
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(?) (?) |
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Appearance in Manetho
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| Africanus: |
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Semempsês |
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Semempsês,
his son [Miebidos], for 18 years.
In his reign a very great calamity befell Egypt. |
| Eusebius: |
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Semempsês |
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Semempsês,
for 18 years. In his reign there were many portents and a very great
calamity. |
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Semerkhet is thought to have been buried in Tomb U
at Abydos.
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