Merenre Nemtyemsaf I

AncientEmperorOld Kingdom Egypt-2270 — -2260

Young Dynasty VI pharaoh, died in his teens.

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Quick Facts

Born

2270 BCE

Died

2260 BCE

Country

Old Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)39

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)32

Leadership (15%)50

Strategy (15%)53

Total Score39.2

Merenre Nemtyemsaf I — Complete Timeline

2270 BC

Short reign and early deathPolitical Action◆ Major

Merenre Nemtyemsaf I ascended the throne as a young boy and died in his teens after a reign of only about 9 years. His early death led to a succession crisis and the eventual accession of his younger brother, Pepi II, who would reign for over 90 years.

Short ReignEarly DeathDynasty VI

Impact: nationaltragic

Construction of the unfinished Pyramid of Merenre at SaqqaraCultural

Merenre began building his pyramid at Saqqara, but it was left unfinished due to his early death. The pyramid was later completed in a hasty manner by his successor. The burial chamber contained a granite sarcophagus and fragments of Pyramid Texts.

ArchitecturePyramidUnfinished

Impact: national

Expedition to the Wadi Hammamat under his reignPolitical Action

During Merenre's reign, an expedition was sent to the Wadi Hammamat to quarry stone for his pyramid. The expedition is recorded in inscriptions at the site, which mention the names of officials and the number of men involved.

QuarryingExpeditionWadi Hammamat

Impact: regionalconstructive