Pepi II
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Background of Pepi II
Pepi II was the last ruler in the 6th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. He started his reign at the age of six (his mother, Ankhnesnismerire, ruling until he was old enough to take over) after the death of his King brother.
Pepi II had several wives over his lifetime. He married his half sister, Neiths, his nieces, Iput II and Ankhnesnismerire III, his sister, Ubjebten, and several other powerful queens.
His personality was weak and he was always buying luxurious goods.
Downfall to Pepi II's Reign
The causes of Pepi II's ruling ended was because his extravegant building projects ran out money, the government failed, all of Egypt's saving and money was drained which not only caused the downfall of Pepi II's reign but also the downfall of the Old Kingdom.
After his ruling and death, the Middle Kingdom began and excelled due to large draining projects and expansions.
Contributions to Egypt
Pepi II built the ka-chapel in Abydos), his pyramid and mortuary in South Saqqara. His final resting place was finished 60 years before his death. This was one of his only building projects throughout his reign.
Pepi II had very little to no military, but had many foreign policy problems. Other acheivments of his consisted of traiding well with different countries, split the role of the Vizier into two parts, and the government failing - which caused faimine in Egypt.
Sources
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"National Geographic: Egypt--Pyramid of Pepi II at Saqqara." National Geographic: Egypt--Pyramid of Pepi II at Saqqara. Web. 8 Dec. 2014.
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