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Malonaqen

600 BC – 542 BC

Nubian king

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About Malonaqen

Lived 600 BC – 542 BC.

Malonaqen was a Meroitic king who probably Ruled in the first half of the 6th century BC. His prenomen was "Sekhemkare".

He is thought to be the son of king Aramatle-qo and queen Amanitakaye, although this is based merely on assumptions. His queen consort is thought to be Tagtal, who was buried at Nuri (Nu. 45). His pyramid at Nuri consists of the pyramid proper with a base length of 27.8 m. In front of the pyramid there was once a small chapel. The three underground burial chambers were reached by a staircase. The chambers were found looted, but still contained a number of objects, including the shabtis of the king and stone vessels inscribed with his name.

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Important facts

Born
600 BC
Birth century
Died
542 BC
Positions held
King of Kush

Family & relationships

Parent
Amanitakaye
Parent
Aramatle-qo

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Malonaqen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Malonaqen?

Nubian king

When was Malonaqen born?

Malonaqen was born in 600 BC.

When did Malonaqen die?

Malonaqen died in 542 BC.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Malonaqen

· Wikidata: Q712892

· DBpedia: Malonaqen

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