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Imhotep

b. 2300 BC

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About Imhotep

Born 2300 BC. Imhotep was a monarch.

Imhotep (Ancient Egyptian: ı͗ı͗-m-ḥtp) was an ephemeral ruler that probably reigned in the 9th Dynasty. However, he also may have ruled during the 10th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Imhotep is only known from two rock inscriptions in the Wadi Hammamat. mentions some work done by the eldest son of Imhotep. This work was probably done as part of an expedition, since the inscription lists numbers of people in different types of occupations that took part.

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Important facts

Born
2300 BC
Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Pharaoh
Also known as
Imhotep (pharaoh)

Frequently asked questions

Who was Imhotep?

monarch

When was Imhotep born?

Imhotep was born in 2300 BC.

What was Imhotep's occupation?

Imhotep was a monarch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Imhotep

· Wikidata: Q885988

· DBpedia: Imhotep (pharaoh)

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