Hudjefa, documented in the Turin Papyrus as the fourth ruler of the Third Dynasty, ruled for 34 years with no archaeological evidence. His name translates to 'erased' or 'deleted,' and the Abydos Kings List calls him 'Sesh,' meaning 'it is broken.' Even Sneferu's cartouche shows multiple conflicting versions.
Erased ruler Hudjefa documented in Turin Papyrus and Abydos Kings List
Key facts
- Hudjefa (also spelled Huja) was second-to-last ruler of third dynasty mentioned in Turin Papyrus
- Name translates to 'erased,' 'deleted,' or 'lost'
- Ruled for 34 years according to records but has no archaeological evidence
- Abydos Kings List calls the same ruler 'Sesh' meaning 'it is broken'
- Both sources identify this ruler as predecessor of Huni's father
- Sneferu's cartouche is poorly defined with multiple versions and few copies
Sources
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egymonuments.gov.eg
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