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Ramesses XI
Ramesses XI was a king at the end of the 20th dynasty, whose reign was the last of the dynasty and also the last ruler of the New Kingdom. His period was a chaotic one filled with civil wars between the ruler and the High Priests of Amon.
Ramesses XI was the successor of Ramesses X around 1100 BC, and was the tenth king of the 20th dynasty. His reign was unofficially overthrown by the High Priest of Amon, and though Ramesses XI held his title until his death, it was The High Priest that reigned over the land, and was the ruler for all intents and purposes. It was that same High Priest that would divide up the nation after the king’s death.
During this period Panehsi, Viceroy of Nubia traveled to Thebes in an attempt to put an end to the turmoil, which came as a result of the issues between Ramesses XI and the High Priest. This all took place in what is referred to as the year of the Hyena, and during a famine that took place in the area during the same time period.
Panehsi left Hrihor in charge in order to take control. Hriror became a High Priest of Amon-Re. This ultimately led to the fall of Panehsi, who in turn put an end to the dominating presence of Egypt in Nubia. After the death of Ramesses XI, Hrihor and the new king Smendes divided up the nation.
While officially the ruler of Egypt, Ramesses XI was only a ruler by title, while Hrihor held the real power and ruled the land. Ramesses tomb was also found in the "Valley of the kings".
The reign of Ramesses XI was one that already showed the signs of decline of the Egyptian might, which further continued during the 21st dynasty.
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