Sixth Dynasty of Egypt

Sixth Dynasty of Egypt
c. 2345 BCEc. 2181 BCE
Ankhnesmeryre II, the queen of Egypt, and her child (son) Pepi II Neferkare, the pharaoh of Egypt.
Ankhnesmeryre II, the queen of Egypt, and her child (son) Pepi II Neferkare, the pharaoh of Egypt.
CapitalMemphis
Common languagesEgyptian language
Religion
ancient Egyptian religion
GovernmentAbsolute monarchy
Historical eraBronze Age
• Established
c. 2345 BCE
• Disestablished
c. 2181 BCE
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Fifth Dynasty of Egypt
Seventh Dynasty of Egypt
Eighth Dynasty of Egypt

The Sixth Dynasty of ancient Egypt (notated Dynasty VI), along with the Third, Fourth and Fifth Dynasty, constitutes the Old Kingdom of Dynastic Egypt.


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