Smenkhkare (alternatively romanized Smenkhare, Smenkare, or Smenkhkara; meaning "Vigorous is the soul of Re") was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of unknown background who lived and ruled during the Amarna Period of the 18th Dynasty.

Smenkhkare was a king of the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt. Some have suggested that Smankhkare was the regnal name of Akhenaten’s wife Nefertiti, while others suggest he was a male relative of the previous pharaoh.

Smenkhare (Ankhkheperure Smenkhkare Djeser Kheperu) was a short-lived pharaoh of the late Eighteenth Dynasty who ruled in the aftermath of the Amarna Period, before Tutankhamun. He has been the object of much speculation by Egyptologists.

Jan 11, 2022 · Smenkhkare, an enigmatic figure of Egypt's 18th dynasty during the Amarna Period, remains a subject of debate among historians and archaeologists. Speculated to be a co-regent with Akhenaten, possibly his brother or son, Smenkhkare's origins and …

In 1349 BCE, Egypt had two kings. But not for long. The young ruler, Smenkhkare, was destined to die early. In this episode, we explore the strange case of Akhenaten’s co-king… Support the Show at www.patreon.com/egyptpodcast, Social media www.facebook.com/egyptpodcast and www.twitter.com/egyptianpodcast, Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.com

Mar 6, 2022 · This book presents the latest research findings and materials on the enigmatic figure of the late Amarna period: Smenkhkare.

Smenkhkare was the eleventh pharaoh of Egypt's famous 18th Dynasty. In point of fact, he may never have ruled on his own, though in the later years of Akhenaten reign, he was probably a co-regent.

Ankhkheperure Smenkhkare (ancient Egyptian smnḫ-kꜣ-rʿ, "Strong is the Soul of Ra") was a Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty, successor of Akhenaten, and predecessor of Tutankhamun. Smenkhkare's rule lasted for approximately 1 year.[1]

Akhenaten's nominal successor was Smenkhkare, probably a younger brother of the king, but it appears that they may have died within months of each other. Smenkhkare's two-year reign was in reality a coregency during the last years of Akhenaten's life.

Smenkhkare is an intriguing figure in ancient Egyptian history who remains somewhat enigmatic. He was an individual who ruled briefly as pharaoh toward the end of the 18th Dynasty, during the Amarna Period.