Pepi I Meryre (also Pepy I; died c. 2283 BC) was an ancient Egyptian king, third king of the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt, who ruled for over 40 years from the 24th to the 23rd century BC, toward the end of the Old Kingdom period.

Pepi I, third king of the 6th dynasty (c. 2305–c. 2118 bce) of ancient Egypt, whose reign saw the spread of trade and conquest and a growth in the influence of powerful provincials from Upper Egypt. Pepi was the son of Teti, founder of the 6th dynasty.

Pepi I was the son of Teti and queen Ipuet and the third Pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty. He took the throne name Mery-Re (“beloved of Re”). It is unclear whether he had to wrest power back from the usurper Userkare, or whether his predecessor merely …

Dec 18, 2024 · Pharaoh Pepi I Meryre was a significant ruler of Egypt’s Sixth Dynasty during the Old Kingdom, reigning for over 40 years in the late 24th and early 23rd centuries BC. His reign marked both a period of consolidation and an era of brewing challenges that foreshadowed the Old Kingdom’s eventual decline. Pepi I’s governance was characterized ...

Pepi I Meryre (also Pepy I) was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, third king of the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt, who ruled for over 40 years at the turn of the 24th and 23rd centuries BC, toward the end of the Old Kingdom period.

Apr 27, 2022 · Pepi I Meryre (reigned 2332 – 2283 BC) was the third king of the Sixth dynasty of Egypt. His first throne name was Neferdjahor which the king later altered to Meryre meaning "beloved of Rê." Pepi was the son of Teti and Iput, who was a daughter of Unas, last pharaoh of the previous dynasty.

May 4, 2021 · Built during Ancient Egypt's 6th dynasty, it's an enduring archaeological marvel in South Saqqara, showcasing innovation in pyramid construction and containing the famous Pyramid Texts.

CAIRO - 7 May 2020: King Pepi I Meryre ruled in the Sixth Dynasty towards the end of the Old Kingdom. He pursued an expansionist policy in Nubia and worked to reach and secure trade routes to countries far from Egypt, such as Lebanon and Somalia.

Pepi I Meryre was an Ancient Egyptian pharaoh, third king of the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt, who ruled for over 40 years at the turn of the 24th and 23rd centuries BC, toward the end of the Old...

Jubilee Vessel of Pepi I Meryre The beautiful hieroglyphs on this jubilee vessel identify its owner and the ritual in which it was used, on the left is the Horus name of King Pepi I (one of a king’s five names), “Beloved of the Two Lands [Egypt].”