About Neith
Lived 2277 BC – 2183 BC (aged 93–94). Neith was a politician.
Neith was an ancient Egyptian queen consort, one of the principal queens of the Old Kingdom king Pepi II, who ruled . Queen Neith was named after goddess Neith.
Family Neith is thought to have been a daughter of the king Pepi I and queen Ankhesenpepi I, making her aunt and cousin to king Pepi II. Neith may be the mother of King Nemtyemsaf II. There is a legend about Queen Nitocris who, if she indeed existed at all, may have been a daughter of Neith.
Burial
Of the three small pyramid complexes built around that of the chief pyramid of Pepi II, Neith's is the largest.
The remains of at least part of her mummy were uncovered and were once housed in the Qasr el-Aini Medical School.
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Neith?
ancient Egyptian queen consort
When was Neith born?
Neith was born in 2277 BC.
When did Neith die?
Neith died in 2183 BC.
What was Neith's occupation?
Neith was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Neith (wife of Pepi II)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Neith. https://biography.guide/neith/
MLA: "Neith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/neith/.
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