Kushite King of Meroe | |
Full Name: | Baskakeren |
Place Of Burial: | Nuri (Nu. 17) |
Predecessor: | Amanineteyerike |
Successor: | Harsiotef |
Father: | Malewiebamani |
Baskakeren was a king of Kush (about 400 BC). He was likely a son of King Malewiebamani and the younger brother of King Amanineteyerike. He succeeded King Amanineteyerike to the throne.[1]
Baskakeren is so far only known from his small pyramid in Nuri (Nu.17). The size of his pyramid indicates that he reigned for only a short period of time. Known from a stela from his chapel in Meroe Museum (in Khartoum).[2]