Shepenupet II
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Shepenupet II (alt. Shepenwepet II, prenomen: Henutneferumut Irietre) was an ancient Egyptian princess of the 25th Dynasty who served as the high priestess, the Divine Adoratrice of Amun, from around 700 BC to 650 BC. She was the daughter of the first Kushite pharaoh Piye[2] and sister of Piye's successors, Shabaka and Taharqa.
Quick Facts Divine Adoratrice of Amun God's Wife of Amun, Tenure ...
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Divine Adoratrice of Amun God's Wife of Amun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tenure | around 700–650 BC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Predecessor | Amenirdis I | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Successor | Amenirdis II (as Divine Adoratrice) Nitocris I (as God's Wife)
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Dynasty | 25th Dynasty | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Father | Piye |
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