Seth-Peribsen

AncientEmperorEarly Egypt-2750 — -2730

Dynasty II pharaoh who used Seth animal instead of Horus.

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Quick Facts

Born

2750 BCE

Died

2730 BCE

Country

Early Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score38.7

Seth-Peribsen — Complete Timeline

2740 BC

Adoption of Seth animal as royal symbolCultural◆ Major

Seth-Peribsen replaced the traditional Horus falcon with the Seth animal above his serekh, the royal emblem. This departure from the Horus name used by all previous pharaohs indicates a religious or political shift during the Second Dynasty, possibly reflecting a division in the kingdom or a theological change.

Religious ChangeRoyal SymbolismSecond Dynasty

Impact: national

2730 BC

Burial at AbydosOther

Seth-Peribsen was buried in a tomb at Abydos (tomb P). The tomb contained seal impressions with the Seth name and a unique funerary stela. The burial site and artifacts provide evidence of his reign and the religious context of the period.

BurialAbydosArchaeology