Sanakhte

(2686 - 2669)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sanakhte, the founder of the 3rd Dynasty, was the older brother of King Djoser. Sanakhte's name is listed in the Abydos King List, the Turin Canon and in the Westcar Papyrus. His tomb at Saqqara was incorporated into the Step Pyramid

 

Horus Name  

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Hor Sanakhte

Horus, The Victorious Protector

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Hor Sa

Horus, The Protector

 

 

Appearance in King Lists

 

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Nebka

The Lord of the Ka

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Nebka

The Lord of the Ka

 

 
Appearance in Manetho

 

Africanus:   Necherôphês

 

Necherôphês, for 28 years. In his reign the Libyans revolted against Egypt, and when the moon waxed beyond reckoning, they surrendered in terror.
         
Eusebius:   Necherôchis

 

  Necherôchis, in whose reign the Libyans revolted against Egypt, and when the moon waxed beyond reckoning, they surrendered in terror.