| Rule: | 6th Dynasty: 2246-2152 BC |
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| Predecessor: | Older half-brother, Merenre 1 | |
| Father: | - Pepi 2 is the son of Pepi 1 | |
| Mother: | His mother Ankhesenmerire 2 ruled as regent in the early years of Pepi 1
- An alabaster statuette depicts a young Pepi 2, in full kingly regalia, sitting on the lap of his mother | |
| Praenomen: | Throne name: Neferkare: The soul of Ra is beautiful | |
| Consorts: | Nieth - Ankhnespepi, Wedjebten and Iput | |
| Capital City: | Memphis | |
| Reign: | - He was only six years old when he came to the throne, and his mother served as his regent.
- He reportedly ruled Egypt for 94 years, the longest in Egyptian history - As a child he received word that a dwarf had been captured. He sent detailed instructions on the care of the dwarf, including a promise of a reward to the official that brought the dwarf safely to him. The letter stressed the importance of 24 hour care to keep the dwarf safe from harm. - Pepi sent trading expeditions to Punt and Nubia. - During Pepi 2 reign there was a shift of power from the Pharaoh to the Nobles. While the power of the monarchs grew, the power of pharaoh dissolved. - He gave gifts to the Nobles which increased their treasuries and emptied his. It is likely that foreign interests also accelerated the collapse of the 6th Dynasty - After his death, the central government collapsed and the Old Kingdom ended. | |
| Burial: | - His pyramid was built in Saqqara
- Pyramid Texts were inscribed of the walls of his pyramid | |
| Successor: | Son Merenre 2 out of Neith | |
| Wikipedia: | Pepi 2 |
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