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Hotepsekhemwy was the first king of
the 2nd Dynasty, reigning for more than thirty five years. During his
reign, an earthquake hit the vicinity of Bubastis in the Nile Delta. Some
historians believe that his brother started a military coup and overthrew
him.
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Horus Name
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Htp-sxm.wj Hor
Hotepsekhemwy
Horus,
Pleasing in Powers |
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Nebti Name
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Htp nb.tj Hetep Nebti
The Two Ladies are Satisfied |
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Appearance
in King Lists
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bDAtAw
Bedjataw
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bDAw
Bedjaw
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bA.w nTr
Baw-netjer
The Powers of
the God |
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bA.w
nTr
Baw-neter |
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Appearance in Manetho
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| Africanus: |
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Boêthos |
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The
Second Dynasty consists of nine kings of This. The first was
Boêthos, for 38 years. In his reign a chasm opened at Bubastus, and
many perished. |
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Bôchos |
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The
Second Dynasty consisted of nine kings. First came Bôchos, in whose
reign a chasm opened at Bubastus, and many perished. |
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It is thought that Hotepsekhemwy was buried at
Saqqara.
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