Khakau (Ancient Egyptian: ḫˁ-kꜣw;[1] also Khakaw) was the brother of King Sobekhotep III of the Thirteenth Dynasty and part of a powerful family taking power in a time of political turmoil in Upper Egypt. Although not of royal birth, he was given the title of "king's son" by his brother.[2]
| Khakau | |
|---|---|
| King's Son | |
| Dynasty | 13th Dynasty |
| Pharaoh | Sobekhotep III |
| Father | Mentuhotep (god's father) |
| Mother | Iuhetibu (king's mother) |
Family edit
The father of Khakau was the god's father Mentuhotep. He was born to the king's mother Iuhetibu.[3] His brothers were Sobekhotep III and Seneb. Unlike his two brothers, we do not have much information about his wife and children.
His name, Khakau, reflects the prenomen of Khakaure Senusret III.
Attestations edit
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| Khakau[1] in hieroglyphs | |||||
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Khakau is known from several sources in connection with his brother king Sobekhotep III. Khakau bears the title "king's son", although he was not the son of a king. He received the title because his brother had taken the throne and gave royal titles to his family members.[2]
Louvre N 540. Seal/sealing, scarab seal, steatite 24x18x11 mm, s3-nsw h'-h3.w
Wadi el-Hol, Rock inscription Macadam JEA 37 pl. VI: s3-nsw h’-k3w
Sehel, Table Wild JEA 37 pl. IV.2: s3-nsw h’-k3w[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "Person PD 448". Persons and Names of the Middle Kingdom. Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ a b Macadam, M. F. Laming (December 1951). "A Royal Family of the Thirteenth Dynasty". The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology. 37: 20–28. doi:10.2307/3855152. JSTOR 3855152.
- ^ Ryholt, K. S. B.; Bülow-Jacobsen, Adam (1997). The Political Situation in Egypt During the Second Intermediate Period, C. 1800-1550 B.C. Museum Tusculanum Press. pp. 223–224. ISBN 978-87-7289-421-8. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Wild, JEA 37, pl. IV.2 | Persons and Names of the Middle Kingdom".