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Personal name:
Mesen-ka msn-k3 His Ka is born | ||||
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Mesen-ka (also read asMesenka) was anancient Egyptian prince living during the late2nd Dynasty or at the beginning of the3rd Dynasty. It is disputed as to who was the king (pharaoh) that reigned during Mesen-ka's time of officeship.
Mesen-ka is attested by two stone bowl inscriptions only. These were found in the underground storages beneath the Southern Gallery within thePyramid of Djoser atSaqqara.[1][2]
As a prince, Mesen-ka bore the princely title:[1]
Next to nothing is known about Mesen-ka's life and career, except for his title as a prince. It is also unknown, whose son he was, since no royal name was found. Calligraphic design and diction of the inscriptions show great resemblance to other inscriptions dating back to the time of the kingsPeribsen,Khasekhemwy andDjoser. Thus, Mesen-ka may have lived and served under one of these kings.[1][2]
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