Teti

AncientEmperorOld Kingdom Egypt-2340 — -2320

Founder of Dynasty VI, assassinated by his bodyguards.

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Quick Facts

Born

2340 BCE

Died

2320 BCE

Country

Old Kingdom Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score37.7

Teti — Complete Timeline

2340 BC

Founding of the Sixth DynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

Teti founded the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt, possibly through marriage to a daughter of Unas. His accession marked a continuation of the Old Kingdom, but also the beginning of a period of increasing decentralization and the growing power of provincial officials.

Dynasty VIFoundationOld Kingdom

Impact: national

Construction of the Pyramid of Teti at SaqqaraCultural◆ Major

Teti built his pyramid at Saqqara, near that of Unas. The pyramid originally stood about 52 meters high and contained Pyramid Texts in the burial chamber. The complex included a mortuary temple and a satellite pyramid for the queen.

ArchitecturePyramidSaqqara

Impact: nationalconstructive

2320 BC

Assassination by his own bodyguardsPolitical Action◆ Major

Teti was assassinated in a palace conspiracy involving his own bodyguards, as recorded in the Turin King List and later Egyptian tradition. This event marked a period of instability and may have been related to the growing power of the nobility.

AssassinationPalace ConspiracyInstability

Impact: nationaltragic