Ammeris
| Ammeris the Nubian | |
|---|---|
| Ameres | |
| Pharaoh | |
Governor of Sais | |
| Reign | c. 715/713 – c. 695 BCE[1] |
| Predecessor | Bakenranef (not directly) |
| Successor | Stephinates |
| Died | c. 695 BCE |
| Dynasty | "Proto-Saite Dynasty" |
Ammeris (Ancient Greek: Ἀμμέρις Amméris) was a governor of Sais attributed to the so-called "Proto-Saite Dynasty" of ancient Egypt.[1]
Biography
His name is only attested on
26th Dynasty.[2]
A reconstructed account of events is as follows: when, around 720 – 716 BCE (or 715 – 712 BCE, since dates are disputed)
25th Dynasty defeated Bakenranef of the 24th Dynasty, the former chose a faithful commander and placed him to the government of Sais. The original name of this ruler is lost, but it was evidently hellenized to Ammeris or Ameres, with the nickname "the Nubian" on account of his place of origin. He probably ruled the city until c. 695 BCE, when he was succeeded by Stephinates (Tefnakht II).[2]
References
Bibliography
- ISBN 0-85668-298-5.