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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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.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Imhotep. https://biography.guide/imhotep-monarch/
MLA: "Imhotep." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/imhotep-monarch/.
Chicago: "Imhotep." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/imhotep-monarch/.
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