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Shebaka


Dynasty:

Shebaka is consdiered by some to be the first king of the 25th Dynasty .


History:

Shebaka's sister, Amunirdis I held a position that was very important politically, as well as religiously. She was called "god's wife of Amun" at Thebes . Her funerary temple was at Medinet Habu , in front of the temple of Ramesses III .


Monuments:

During the reign of Shebaka, he undertook some building projects. The Fourth Pylon at Karnak has an inscription that tells of Shebaka's restoration of the gate. He also started work on the second pylon in front of the temple of Thutmose III at Medinet Habu.

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