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Pebatjma

Ancient Nubian queen

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About Pebatjma

Pebatjma was a politician.

Family Pebatjma was the wife of King Kashta. Several children and possible children are recorded: King Piye - Thought to be a son of Kashta and thus possibly a son of Pebatjma. King Shabaka - Mentioned as a brother of Amenirdis I, and hence a son of Kashta and Pebatjma. Laming and Macadam suggest she was an adopted daughter of Pebatjma. God's Wife of Amun Amenirdis I. A statue of Amenirdis mentions she is the daughter of Kashta and Pebatjma. Neferukakashta - Thought to be a daughter of Kashta and possibly Pebatjma.

Possible identification with Pabtamer

It is possible but by no means certain that Pebatjma is identical to a royal woman named Pabtamer (Pa-abt-ta-mer). A stela from Abydos belonging to a general named Paqattereru (Pekatror) records how this general was called upon by Osiris for the burial of his mother Pabtamer who had the beautiful name Meres-Nip ("beloved of Napata" or "She who loves Napata"). She holds the titles Chantress of Amun, King's Sister, King's daughter, and Mother of the Adorer of the God. It has been suggested that Pa-abt-ta-mer is an Egyptianization of the name Pebatjma. The problem with the identification is that Pa-abt-ta-mer holds slightly different titles than those recorded for Pebatjma on other monuments. Furthermore, the title of King's daughter is slightly problematic as there is no known king who could be her father. Paqattereru is not a King's son, and these facts may point to Pa-abt-ta-mer being an otherwise unknown wife of either Piye or Taharqa, and the mother of either Shepenupet II or Amenirdis II.

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Important facts

Occupation
Nationality
Twenty-fifth Dynasty of Egypt
Positions held
King of Kush

Family & relationships

Spouse
Kashta
Child
Amenirdis I
Child
Khensa
Child
Peksater
Child
Piye
Child
Shabaka

Frequently asked questions

Who was Pebatjma?

ancient Nubian queen

What was Pebatjma's occupation?

Pebatjma was a politician.

What nationality was Pebatjma?

Pebatjma's recorded nationality: Twenty-fifth Dynasty of Egypt.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pebatjma

· Wikidata: Q3359951

· DBpedia: Pebatjma

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