Ramesses VI
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Ramesses VI (also written Ramses and Rameses) (reigned 1142 BC to 1134 BC) was the fifth ruler of the Twentieth dynasty of Egypt and his tomb, KV9, is located near King Tutankhamen's in the Valley of the Kings.
Ramesses' two main names are normally realised as Nebmaatre-meryamun and Ramesse-amunherkhepshef neterhekaiunu. Based on Raphael Ventura's successful reconstruction of Turin Papyrus 1907+1908, Ramesses VI is now known to have enjoyed a reign of 8 full Years. He lived for 2 Months into his brief regnal Year 9 before dying and was succeeded by his son, Ramesses VII. His 8th Regnal Year is also attested in a graffito which also names the serving High Priest of Amun, Ramessessnakht.
Shortly after his burial, his tomb was penetrated and ransacked by grave robbers who hacked away at his hands and feet in order to gain access to his jewelry. A medical examination of his Mummy reveals severe damage to his body.
| Preceded by: Ramesses V | Pharaoh of Egypt Twentieth Dynasty | Succeeded by: Ramesses VII |
References
- Raphael Ventura, "More Chronological Evidence from Turin Papyrus Cat.1907+1908," JNES 42, No.4 (1983), pp.271-277
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