Dynasty 6
2345 BC to 2181 BC · Old Kingdom · capital Memphis
The Dynasty 6 falls in the Old Kingdom. The age of the pyramids, from Djoser's Step Pyramid to the end of Pepi II's long reign.
7 rulers are recorded for this dynasty. Teti, Userkare, Pepi I, Merenre, Pepi II, Merenre Nemtyemsaf II, Netjerkare Siptah Dates are conventional and approximate; the dating grade shows how far each can be trusted.
Rulers
- Pl. 38Teti 2345 BC to 2323 BC, grade B
- Pl. 39Userkare 2323 BC to 2321 BC, grade B
- Pl. 40Pepi I 2321 BC to 2287 BC, grade B
- Pl. 41Merenre Nemtyemsaf I 2287 BC to 2278 BC, grade B
- Pl. 42Pepi II 2278 BC to 2184 BC, grade B
- Pl. 43Merenre Nemtyemsaf II 2184 BC to 2183 BC, grade B
- Pl. 44Netjerkare Siptah 2183 BC to 2181 BC, grade B