Pepi I Meryre (also Pepy I; died c. 2283 BC) was an ancient Egyptian king, third king of the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt, who ruled for over 40 years from the 24th to the 23rd century BC, toward the end of the Old Kingdom period.

Pepi I, third king of the 6th dynasty (c. 2305–c. 2118 bce) of ancient Egypt, whose reign saw the spread of trade and conquest and a growth in the influence of powerful provincials from Upper Egypt. Pepi was the son of Teti, founder of the 6th dynasty.

Dec 18, 2024 · Pepi I was the son of Pharaoh Teti, founder of the Sixth Dynasty, and Queen Iput, who may have been a daughter of Unas, the final ruler of the Fifth Dynasty. This dual royal lineage reinforced his legitimacy.

Pepi I was the son of Teti and queen Ipuet and the third Pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty. He took the throne name Mery-Re (“beloved of Re”). It is unclear whether he had to wrest power back from the usurper Userkare, or whether his predecessor merely …

Pepi I was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt during the Sixth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom, ruling from approximately 2332 to 2283 BCE. His reign is notable for its duration, extensive building projects, administrative reforms, and foreign expeditions.

May 4, 2021 · The Pepi I Pyramid Complex, a testament to Ancient Egypt's grandeur, houses the pyramid of Pharaoh Pepi I and nine others for royalty. Discover the Pyramid Texts, insights into the afterlife, and ongoing archaeological revelations

The pyramid of Pepi I (in ancient Egyptian Men-nefer-Pepi meaning Pepi's splendour is enduring) is the pyramid complex built for the Egyptian pharaoh Pepi I of the Sixth Dynasty in the 24th or 23rd century BC.

Pepi I Meryre (also Pepy I; died c. 2283 BC) was an ancient Egyptian king, third king of the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt, who ruled for over 40 years from the 24th to the 23rd century BC, toward the end of the Old Kingdom period.

Pepi I was the 3rd king of the 6th Dynasty. His reign marked a further expansion into Nubia as well as the start of the decline of royal power.

During the reign of Pepi I, the development of greater independence for the provinces continued, as evidenced by building works at Bubastis, Abydos, Dendera and Elephantine. Expeditions to Sinai and the Near East were conducted - stone vases of Pepi I have been found in Syria.