Ramesses IX

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Ramesses IX	Ramses IX, a pharaoh of Egypt’s 20th Dynasty, ruled from 1129 to 1111 BCE. He is known for his efforts to maintain stability during a period of gradual decline and for his richly decorated tomb (KV6) in the Valley of the Kings. Ramses IX, born around 1156 BCE, was one of the last prominent pharaohs of Egypt's 20th Dynasty. His reign, from 1129 to 1111 BCE, occurred during a period of significant economic and political decline. His full name, Neferkare Setepenre Ramses, reflects the ideals of justice and divine power associated with Egyptian kingship. Likely the son of Montuherkhopshef, Ramses IX is remembered for addressing social unrest and tomb robberies, which were widespread at the time. The "tomb robbery papyri," administrative records from his reign, document efforts to prosecute these crimes. His tomb, KV6, located in the Valley of the Kings, is notable for its large size and religious decorations, including scenes from the Book of Caverns. However, the unstable political situation limited the scope of his architectural and religious projects. Ramses IX is regarded as one of the last significant rulers of the New Kingdom before its final decline Egypt • \|-1189/-1077\| • Dynastie XX Synonyms: Ramses IX, Ramses 9

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Ramses IX, a pharaoh of Egypt’s 20th Dynasty, ruled from 1129 to 1111 BCE. He is known for his efforts to maintain stability during a period of gradual decline and for his richly decorated tomb (KV6) in the Valley of the Kings.

Ramses IX, born around 1156 BCE, was one of the last prominent pharaohs of Egypt's 20th Dynasty. His reign, from 1129 to 1111 BCE, occurred during a period of significant economic and political decline. His full name, Neferkare Setepenre Ramses, reflects the ideals of justice and divine power associated with Egyptian kingship.

Likely the son of Montuherkhopshef, Ramses IX is remembered for addressing social unrest and tomb robberies, which were widespread at the time. The "tomb robbery papyri," administrative records from his reign, document efforts to prosecute these crimes.

His tomb, KV6, located in the Valley of the Kings, is notable for its large size and religious decorations, including scenes from the Book of Caverns. However, the unstable political situation limited the scope of his architectural and religious projects. Ramses IX is regarded as one of the last significant rulers of the New Kingdom before its final decline

Egypt • |-1189/-1077| • Dynastie XX

Synonyms: Ramses IX, Ramses 9