Sekhemib (Seth-Peribsen, Sekhemib Pereenmaat)

Horus name; Horus Sechemib Alternative serekh; Seth Peribsen



Alternative serekh; Horus Sechemib Perenmaat

Proponents of this theory noted that the name Peribsen does not appear in kings lists, his tomb was plundered, and a stele featuring his name with the inclusion of the set animal was defaced. However, his mortuary cult was maintained until at least the Fourth Dynasty, so he cannot have been considered a heretic.

Others have noted that all of the finds relating to this king are from Upper Egypt, so he may not have ruled over the whole country. However, this may ahve been an amicable split. Rice, Tiradritti and Helck have all noted that the wealth of official tombs would suggest a prosperous and peaceful country divided since the reign of Nynetjer. He may have continued to use both names to signify the balance between the two factions.

Some scholars (Emery , Bard and Petrie) have suggested that Sekhemib Pereenmaat and Sekhemhib/Peribsen were two different kings. While others suggest that Sekhemib is the same person as Sendji..




Pharaoh's Names

Nebti; Sekhemib Perenmaat

Nebti; Sekhemib Perenmaat

Nebti; Peribsen

Nebti; Peribsen

Sekhemhib's Nomen 'Peribsen'

Nomen; Peribsen

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