Malewiebamani Explained

Kushite King of Meroë
Death Date:ca. 435 BCE
Place Of Burial:Nuri (Nuri 11)
Predecessor:Nasakhma
Successor:Talakhamani
Issue:Talakhamani?, Amanineteyerike and Baskakeren
Father:Either Nasakhma or Siaspiqa
Mother:Probably Queen Saka'aye

Malewiebamani was a Kushite King of Meroë.

Prenomen: Kheperkare ("Re is one whose ka is manifest")

Nomen: Malewiebamani

Malewiebamani's mother was likely Queen Saka'aye. Malewiebamani was the son of either Nasakhma or Siaspiqa.

Amanineteyerike and Baskakeren are thought to be sons of Malewiebamani.[1]

Malewiebamani succeeded Nasakhma and in turn was succeeded by Talakhamani, who could be either a son or a younger brother of Malewiebamani.[1] [2]

A Royal wife named Akhrasan from the time of Malewiebamani was buried at Nuri. Her relation to the king is not known.[1]

Malewiebamani's name is known from a Shawabti and from intrusive items from pyramid Nuri 16 bearing his name. On the dedication stela of Aspelta, a private name occurs which is very similar to Malewiebamani's name. His nomen appears at Kawa.[1]

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. Dafa'alla, Samia, Succession in the Kingdom of Napata, 900-300 B.C., The International Journal of African Historical Studies, 26(1) (1993), pp. 167-174.