Semerkhet (jan 1, 2924 BC – jan 1, 2916 BC)
Description:
Semerkhet is the Horus name of an early Egyptian king who ruled during the First Dynasty. This ruler became known through a tragic legend handed down by the historian Manetho, who reported that a calamity of some sort occurred during Semerkhet's reign. The archaeological records seem to support the view that Semerkhet had a difficult time as king and some early archaeologists questioned the legitimacy of Semerkhet's succession to the Egyptian throne.
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Date:
jan 1, 2924 BC
jan 1, 2916 BC
~ 8 years