Pepi II Neferkare (c. 2284 BC – c. 2214 BC [2] [note 1]) was a king of the Sixth Dynasty in Egypt's Old Kingdom. His second name, Neferkare (Nefer-ka-Re), means "Beautiful is the Ka of Re". He succeeded to the throne at age six, after the death of Nemtyemsaf I. Pepi II's reign marked a sharp decline of the Old Kingdom.

Pepi II, was the fifth king of the 6th dynasty (c. 2305–c. 2118 bce) of ancient Egypt, during whose lengthy reign the government became weakened because of internal and external troubles. Late Egyptian tradition indicates that Pepi II acceded at a young age.

Pepi II was the penultimate king of the 6th Dynasty. During his long reign, the decline of the Old Kingdom started.

The pyramid of Pepi II was the tomb of King Pepi II, located in southern Saqqara, to the northwest of the Mastabat al-Fir’aun. It was the final full pyramid complex to be built in Ancient Egypt. Long used as a quarry, the pyramid was excavated for the first time by Gaston Maspero in 1881.

Pepi II, also known as Neferkare, was a pharaoh of the Sixth Dynasty of ancient Egypt. His reign is notable for its extraordinary length, traditionally considered to be around 94 years, making it one of the longest reigns in the history of ancient Egypt.

Nov 14, 2023 · Pepi II, a figure of great importance in Egyptian mythology and history, had one of the longest reigns in ancient times, exemplifying the Old Kingdom’s complexity. Both a historic ruler and a mythical icon, he epitomized pharaonic power and divine kingship.

Pepi II around 2250 BC A Reconstruction of Pepi II’s Pyramid. Pepi II, According to tradition, lived to the age of 100 years and ruled for 96 of them. His elder brother, the pharaoh Merenra, reigned for only a few years and when he unexpectedly died, Pepi became king while still a child.

Pepi II, the last king of the 6th Dynasty of any importance, moved again to the southern most point of Saqqara and built his funerary monument at some 120 metres away from the mastaba-shaped tomb of 4th Dynasty king Shepseskaf.

May 11, 2020 · The Dual King Neferkare, the Son of Re Pepi (aka Pepi II) was the fifth king of the 6th Dynasty in the Old Kingdom, and he reigned for a very long time around about the 23rd Century BCE. Manetho (a 3rd Century BCE historian …

Aug 30, 2014 · Pepi II is credited with having been the longest reigning king of Ancient Egypt. During this long reign, the 6th Dynasty started to decline and the Old Kingdom would gradually come to an end. Click on the thumbnails below to learn more about Pepi II.