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Natakamani

100 BC – AD 20

Kushite King

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About Natakamani

Lived 100 BC – AD 20. Natakamani was a monarch.

Natakamani, also called Aqrakamani, He ruled as co-regent together with his mother Amanitore. He and Amanitore may have been contemporaries of the Roman emperor Nero. as well as his dedication of the temple at Faras.

On several monuments Natakamani appears together with his co-regent, Queen Amanitore. The only one of the two explicitly titled as ruler (qore) is Natakamani, with Amanitore being titled only as kandake (queen consort/mother). They are however clearly depicted as co-rulers with equal power given that both are shown with the regalia and attire of kings. Both Arikhankharer and Arikakahtani are believed to have predeceased Natakamani and Amanitore since only Shorkaror is attested to have become king. The familial relationship between the princes and Natakamani and Amanitore is unknown.

Their reign of Natakamani and Amanitore appears to have been a very prosperous period. They were preceded by Amanikhabale and succeeded by Shorkaror. "Aqrakamani", a royal name known only from a Demotic inscription at Dakka, was previously believed to be a distinct king and was traditionally dated to the first century BC. Recent studies have however demonstrated that Aqrakamani was the same person as Natakamani.

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Important facts

Born
100 BC
Birth century
Died
AD 20
Occupation
Positions held
King of Kush

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Natakamani's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Natakamani?

Kushite King

When was Natakamani born?

Natakamani was born in 100 BC.

When did Natakamani die?

Natakamani died in AD 20.

What was Natakamani's occupation?

Natakamani was a monarch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Natakamani

· Wikidata: Q887963

· DBpedia: Natakamani

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