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Old Kingdom ยท c. 2345โ€“2181 BCE

Sixth Dynasty of Egypt

Provincial governors grow powerful. Pepi II's reign, among the longest in history, ends in a weakened state.

Rulers

  1. Teti
  2. Userkara
  3. Pepi I
  4. Merenra
  5. Pepi II

Order and dates of rulers are debated for many dynasties. Names in gold have a full profile.

6th Dynasty

Pepi II

The long-reigning king ยท c. 2278โ€“2184 BCE

Pepi II became king as a young boy and ruled for more than six decades โ€” Manetho credits him with 94 years. His letter to the explorer Harkhuf, preserved on the walls of Harkhuf'sโ€ฆ

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