XVIIth Dynasty

	XVII^th Dynasty 1619 - 1534 ( Thebes )
The dynasty was a continuation of the Theban Dynasty XIII and likewise was paying tribute to the Hyksos that held rule in Delta and central Egypt. The earlier rulers of the Dynasty made no apparent attempt to challange the authority of the Hyksos, and an uneasy truce existed between the two lineages for some time. Some of the kings of the XVII^th Dynasty were known as Intef, and their large and heavy coffins with vulture-wing feathered decoration have been found at Thebes in the area of the Dra Abu el-Naga. Last rulers of this Dynasty, Seqenenre Tao II and his two sons - Kamose and Ahmose, overthrew the Hyksos invader and restored Egyptian independence. To view the transcription of kings titulary properly, please download and install transliteration font.

1619 - 1616
1571-1566 (Ryholt)
1625-1622 (Krauss, Franke)

Intef V

Hr nfr-xprw , xpr-xprw
hrw-Hr-nst.f
...-nTrw
nbw-xpr-ra
ini-it.f , ini.it.f nxt , ini.tw.f ,nbw-xpr-ra sA-ra ini-it.f

	nbw-xpr-ra Nebukheperre (Golden Is The Manifestation Of Re)

	ini.it.f nxt
	ini-it.f Intef

Tomb of Intef mentioned in the Abbot papyrus was discovered in 1860 by A. Mariette in Western Thebes at the Dra Abu el-Naga necropolis. Presumably to Intef belonged the sarcophagus which recently is in London and king’s mummy fell into pieces at the moment of its discovery. Intef’s wife was queen Sebekemsaf, daughter of prince of Edfu. Traces of the king’s building activities are found at Koptos, Abydos and Karnak. So called decree of Koptos, issued by Intef in the year 3 of his rule announced dismissal of the mayor Teti who was supposed to favor the foes.

1616 - 1613
1622-1619 (Franke)
1580-1576 (Ryholt)

Rahotep

Hr wAH-anx
wsr-rnpwt
wAD-...
sxm-ra wAH-xaw
ra-Htp(w) (sA-ra)

	sxm-ra wAH-xaw Sekhemre Wahkhau
	sxm-ra wAH-xaw Sekhemre Wahkhau
	ra-Htp(w) Rahotep
	ra-Htp(w) (sA-ra) Rahotep (Re Is Satisfied ; Son Of Re)

1613 - 1597
1619-1603 (Franke)
1566-1559 (Ryholt)

Sebekemsaf I

Hr Htp-nTrw
aS(A)-xprw
inq-tAwi
sxm-ra wAD-xaw
sbk-m-sA.f

	sxm-ra wAD-xaw Sekhemre (Powerful Is Re)
	sbk-m-sA.f Sebekemsaf (Sobek Is His Protection)

According to partially damaged inscription in Turin Canon this king ruled 16 years. He was father of Sebekemsaf II. His building activities are known in Theban region, Abydos and on Elephantine. To him are ascribed graffitos at Wadi Hammamat. Burial place of the king is tomb at Dra Abu el-Naga, plundered by local population.

1597
1648-1645 (Ryholt)
1602 (Franke)

Djehuti

... ...
... ...
... ...
sxm-ra smn-tAwi_{(Tur
11.3)}
DHwti

	sxm-ra smn-tAwi Sekhemre Smentawi (Powerful Is Re)
	DHwti Djehuty

Existence of this ruler is disclosed in few monuments: stone blocks discovered at the courtyard of the temple of Horus at Edfu, case for canopic jars of Dra Abu el-Naga, presently stored in Berlin, and stone block of a temple at Deir el-Ballas. He is also mentioned in the Table of Karnak. Ryholt assigned him to the XVI Dynasty.

1596
1628-1627 (Ryholt)
1601 (Franke)

Mentuhotep VII

... ...
... ...
... ...
sanx.n-ra , sanx.[n]-ra _(Tur.11.4)
mnTw-Htpw

	sanx.n-ra Sankhenre
	mnTw-Htpw Mentuhotep (Montu Is Satisfied)

Short reign of this ruler and a minor role of regent in part of Tebaida are confirmed by a few artifacts: two sphinxes of Edfu, stele of Karnak and some scarabs. His wife was presumably Satmut and his son was Herunefer. Ryholt assigned him to the XVI Dynasty.

1595 - 1576
1627-1601 (Ryholt)
1601-1582 (Franke)

Nibiraw I ( Nibirierawet I )

Hr swAD-tAwy
nTri-xprw
nfr-xaw
swAD.n-ra
nb-iri-r-Aw(t) , ra-nb-iri-Awt _(Tur.11.5)

	swAD.n-ra Swadjenre
	ra-nb-iri-Aw(t) Nibirawre (Lord Of All, Re)
	nb-iri-r-Aw(t) Nibiraw (Lord Of All, Re)

The ruler to whom Turin Canon assigns 19 years of rule. To times of Nibiraw is dated famous stela discovered at Karnak in 1927 and containing treaty of giving an office of mayor of El-Kab by Sebeknakht and his descendants. Other known artifacts include scarabs with the king’s name and dagger found in a tomb by Dispolis Parva. Ryholt assigned him to the XVI Dynasty.

1576
1601 (Ryholt)
1582 (Franke)

Nibiraw II ( Nibirierawet II )

Hr Dd-xprw
Dd-mswt
bA(?)-nfr(?)
nfr-kA-ra
nb-iri-Aw , ra-nb-iri-Awt _(Tur.11.6)

ra-nb-iri-Awt Nibirawre (Lord Of All, Re)

Turin Canon gives to this ruler a short period of rule, no longer than 5 month. It has been suggested that double mentioning of a name in Turin Canon is accidental and thus there would have been only one king Nibiraw. In A.Leahy opinion a sarcophagus of Osiris, ascribed to king Nibiraw II and discovered in tomb of Djer at Abydos and seal of Uronarti Island in Nubia, belonged to king Khendjer of dynasty XIII.

1575
1601-1600 (Ryholt)
1580 (Franke)

Semenenre

... ...
... ...
... ...
smn.n-ra _(Tur.11.7)
... ...

smn.n-ra Semenenre

This ruler’s existence is testimonied only in Turin Canon and an ax, stored now in London. Ryholt assigned him to the XVI Dynasty.

1574 - 1566
1580-1572 (Franke)

Seweserenre

... ...
... ...
... ...
swsr.n-ra _(Tur.11.8) , wsr.n-ra
... ...

swsr.n-ra Suserenre

The ruler identified with Beb-Anch, traditionally ascribed to the dynasty XVII. A part of stela found in 1984 near galena mine at Gebel Zait at the Red Sea gives evidence of both these names. Suserenre left after him traces of building activities at Medamud – extension of a temple.

1566 - 1559
1576-1573 (Ryholt)
1570 (Franke)

Sebekemsaf II

... ...
... ...
... ...
sxm-ra Sd-tAwi , sxm-ra Sd-wAst _(Tur.11.9)
sbk-m-sA.f

	sxm-ra Sd-tAwi Sekhemre Shedtawi (Powerful Re - Rescuer Of Two Lands)
	sbk-m-sA.f Sebekemsaf (Sobek Is His Protection)

Son of Sebekemsaf I and queen Nubemhat. He was famous for protocol of Theban commission for tomb robberies, drawn up in times of Ramesses IX. Few monuments are dated to times of Sebeknemsaf’ rule (mainly stelae and statues) found in Theban area. Ryholt assigned him to the XVI Dynasty.

1559 - 1549
1570-1560 (Franke)
1573-1571 (Ryholt)

Intef VI ( the Elder )

Hr wp-mAat
... ...
... ...
sxm-ra wp-mAa[t]
ini-it.faA , ini.tw.faA

	sxm-ra wp-mAa[t] Sekhemre Wepmaat (Powerful Re)
	ini-it.faA Intef (Intef The Great)

Among tomb equipment AT the necropolis Dra Abu El-Naga in Western Thebes survived only : pyramidion, golden sarcophagus and canopic jars container. Intef VI was brother of Intef VII, as the inscription on the sarcophagus shows. Presumably he was son of his predecessor Sebekemsaf III.

1548
1560 (Franke)
1568 (Ryholt)

Intef VII

... ...
... ...
... ...
sxm-ra hrw-Hr-mAat
ini-it.f

	sxm-ra hrw-Hr-mAat Sekhemre Herwhormaat (Powerful Re ; Who Is Satisfied, Maat)
	ini-it.f Intef

Brother of preceding him Intef VI, whose burial he prepared. He died early after short rule and was buried in provisional sarcophagus. In von Beckerath opinion Intef VII might have been murdered.

1548 - 1545
1560 (Franke)
1559-1558 (Murnane, Ryholt)

Snakhtenre Tao I

... ...
... ...
... ...
snxt.n-ra , sxnt.n-ra
tA-aAaA

	sxnt.n-ra Snakhtenre (Perpetuated Like Re)
	tA-aAaA Tao ([Thot] Is The Great)

Husband of queen Tetisheri, father of Seqenenre Tao II. Proofs of this ruler’s existence are found in inscriptions on royal table of Karnak and in tomb of Khabekhnet (TT2) in Deir el-Medina, as well as in Ken’ votive table of Thebes. It is thought that Snakhtenre gave rise to new dynasty of Dendera that had nothing to do with Antefs and Sebeknemsafs. C. Vanderlsleyen suggested that the name tA-aAaA Taa (Tao) never belonged to Snachtenre.

1545 - 1540
till 1545 (Franke)
1558-1554 (Murnane)
1558-1554 (Dodson, Ryholt)

Seqenenre Tao II ( The Brave )

Hr xai-m-wAst
... ...
... ...
sqni.n-ra
tA-aA , tA-aAqnw

	sqni.n-ra Seqenenre (Who Strikes Like Re)
	tA-aA Tao (Taakenu) ([Thot] Is The Great)

Son of Snakhtenre and queen Tetisheri. The name of Seqenenre is mentioned in Deir el-Bahari, Karnak, Theban tombs of nobles and numerous royal or private items found all over Theban area. Papyrus Sallier I describes conflict of Theban ruler with Hyksos king Apopi. He died in battle with Hyksossos as can be deduced from disheveled state of his mummy found in DB320 cache at Deir el-Bahari. Burial place – tomb at Dra Abu el-Naga.

1540 - 1534
1571-1569 (Redford)
1545-1539/30 (Franke)
1554-1549 (Murnane, Ryholt)
1553-1549 (Dodson)

Kamose

Hr xai-Hr-nst.f , nfr-XAb-tAwi , sDfA-tAwi
wHm-mnw
shrw-tAwi
wAD-xpr-ra (nxt)
kA-msi(w) nxt , kA-msi(w)

	wAD-xpr-ra Wadjkheperre (Flourishing Is The Manifestation Of Re)
	kA-msi(w) Kamose (Ka Is Born)

Son of Seqenenre Tao I by queen Ahhotep I, brother of Ahmose. Excellent warrior with strategic skills. He continued violent battle with Hyksos for restoration of sovereignty of the whole land. He made war campaigns in Nubia reaching as far as Toshka so that he could focus on relieve successive parts of the Delta. His heroic deeds are recorded in two famous stelae. Burial place of the ruler was probably tomb at Dra Abu el-Naga, discovered in 1857 by A. Mariette and containing unpretentious sarcophagus and damaged mummy. The ruler must have died suddenly and at young age.


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