Kaihep was a nomarch from the 6th dynasty of the old kingdom (2287-2278 BC). Kaihep was the first of the nomarchs of Akhmim, the capital of the ninth, Panopolite nome of Upper Egypt. He was set during the rule of King Merenre, the son of King Pepy I and the elder brother of the lasting King Pepi II.
He was also High Priest of Ra at Memphis and in addition held important offices at the court. Members of his family subject the nome for more a hundred years, an example of the virtually transmitted status which the great provincial nobles got in the late Old Kingdom and which finally contributed to the collapse of the central authority. He was succeeded as nomarch by Nehewet, who died prematurely.
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He was also High Priest of Ra at Memphis and in addition held important offices at the court. Members of his family subject the nome for more a hundred years, an example of the virtually transmitted status which the great provincial nobles got in the late Old Kingdom and which finally contributed to the collapse of the central authority. He was succeeded as nomarch by Nehewet, who died prematurely.
Recent Posts:
· Kameni
· Naos
· Abaton
· Kama
· Magas
· Napata
· Kahotep
· Abbott Papyrus
· Magat