Ramesses IX

AncientEmperorNew Kingdom Egypt-1128 — -1111

Tomb robberies scandal, decline.

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Quick Facts

Born

1128 BCE

Died

1111 BCE

Country

New Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)44

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score38.9

Ramesses IX — Complete Timeline

1128 BC

Construction of Tomb KV6Cultural

Ramesses IX ordered the construction of his tomb in the Valley of the Kings, designated KV6. The tomb was completed but later plundered in antiquity, reflecting the weakened state of royal necropolis security during his reign.

Tomb ConstructionValley of the Kings

1120 BC

Loss of Control over Western ThebesWar◆ Major

During Ramesses IX's reign, the authority of the pharaoh weakened in Upper Egypt, particularly in Western Thebes. The High Priest of Amun gained increasing power, effectively ruling the region independently, marking a step toward the fragmentation of the New Kingdom.

Political FragmentationThebesPriesthood

Impact: nationaldestructive

1118 BC

Tomb Robbery Scandal InvestigationPolitical Action◆ Major

During Ramesses IX's reign, a major scandal erupted over the systematic looting of royal tombs in the Theban necropolis. An official investigation was launched, leading to the trial and punishment of several tomb robbers, but the incident highlighted the decline of central authority and economic hardship.

Tomb RobberyScandalDecline

Impact: nationaldestructive