Natakamani
Sign in to saveNatakamani, also called Aqrakamani, was a king of Kush who reigned from Meroë in the middle of the 1st century CE. He ruled as co-regent together with his mother Amanitore. Natakamani is the best attested ruler of the Meroitic period. He and Amanitore may have been contemporaries of the Roman emperor Nero.
Key facts
- Pharaoh.name
- Natakamani
- Pharaoh.image
- Statue National Museum Sudan.jpg
- Pharaoh.caption
- Statue of Natakamani, Argo Island, Tabo Temple,
- Pharaoh.role
- Kushite King of Meroë
- Pharaoh.reign
- Middle 1st century
- Pharaoh.coregency
- Amanitore (mother)
- Pharaoh.predecessor
- Amanikhabale (?)
- Pharaoh.successor
- Shorkaror
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Natakamani, also called Aqrakamani, was a king of Kush who reigned from Meroë in the middle of the 1st century CE. He ruled as co-regent together with his mother Amanitore. Natakamani is the best attested ruler of the Meroitic period. He and Amanitore may have been contemporaries of the Roman emperor Nero.
==Monumental remains== Natakamani is known from several temple buildings and from his pyramid in Meroe. He is also known for restoring the temple of Amun, as well as his dedication of the temple at Faras.
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