Karkamani Explained

Karkamani
Alt Name:Karkamani
Burial:Nuri (Nu. 7)
Reign:c. 519–510 BC
Role:Kushite king of Napata and Meroë
Nomen Hiero: i-mn:n-E1-E23:Z1*D28-U17
Nomen:Karkamani
Predecessor:Amaninatakilebte
Successor:Amaniastabarqa

Karkamani was a Meroitic king who ruled in the 6th century, probably between 519 to 510 BC at Napata. He succeeded King Amaninatakilebte and was in turn succeeded by King Amaniastabarqa.[1] Like others of his dynasty, he was discovered buried among the pyramid chambers at Nuri, specifically Nuri 7.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Dunham. Dows. Dows Dunham. Macadam. M. F. Laming. Names and Relationships of the Royal Family of Napata. Journal of Egyptian Archaeology. 35. 1949. 139–149. 10.1177/030751334903500124. 192423817.
  2. [Aidan Dodson|Dodson, Aidan]