Old Kingdom Egypt - Sixth Dynasty

Sixth Dynasty Pharaohs

Pepi I (Meryre), 2321 - 2287 B.C.

The son of Teti and Queen Ipwet was the third king of the 6th Dynasty. An innovative leader, Pepi took the offensive military role. He attacked the Bedouins in Sinai and southern Palestine. He also led a campaign in Nubia to establish garrisons and trading posts.

His pyramid was so impressive that its name, Mennefermare, was given to the area. The capital, originally named Hiku-Ptah, was renamed Nennefer, then Menfi. The Greeks later transliterated it as Memphis.

Pepi built temples at Tanis, Bubastis, Abydos, Dendera and Coptos.

Pepi II (Neferkare), 2278 - 2184 B.C.

The fifth king of the 6th Dynasty was the son of Pepi I and Queen Ankhnesmeryre II. This successor of Nemtyemzaf was only six years old when he came to the throne. His mother served as his regent. As a child Pepi received word that a dwarf had been captured. Pepi sent detailed instructions on the care of the dwarf, including a promise of a reward to the official that brought the dwarf safely to him. The letter stressed the importance of 24 hour care to keep the dwarf safe from harm.

Pepi sent trading expeditions to Punt and Nubia. Reportedly, Pepi ruled Egypt for 94 years.His pyramid was built in Saqqara.

	Sixth Dynasty Pharaohs

	Pepi I (Meryre), 2321 - 2287 B.C. The son of Teti and Queen Ipwet was the third king of the 6th Dynasty. An innovative leader, Pepi took the offensive military role. He attacked the Bedouins in Sinai and southern Palestine. He also led a campaign in Nubia to establish garrisons and trading posts. His pyramid was so impressive that its name, Mennefermare, was given to the area. The capital, originally named Hiku-Ptah, was renamed Nennefer, then Menfi. The Greeks later transliterated it as Memphis. Pepi built temples at Tanis, Bubastis, Abydos, Dendera and Coptos.







	Pepi II (Neferkare), 2278 - 2184 B.C. The fifth king of the 6th Dynasty was the son of Pepi I and Queen Ankhnesmeryre II. This successor of Nemtyemzaf was only six years old when he came to the throne. His mother served as his regent. As a child Pepi received word that a dwarf had been captured. Pepi sent detailed instructions on the care of the dwarf, including a promise of a reward to the official that brought the dwarf safely to him. The letter stressed the importance of 24 hour care to keep the dwarf safe from harm. Pepi sent trading expeditions to Punt and Nubia. Reportedly, Pepi ruled Egypt for 94 years.His pyramid was built in Saqqara.