Shabaka

Pharaoh of Dynasty XXV

Shabaka, also spelled Sabaka or Shebaka, was from Nubia. He was born c. 760 B.C.E. and died c.695 B.C.E. He became the first Ethiopian-born Pharaoh and began the 25^th Dynasty of Egypt about 2710 years ago. Shabaka is known for his building projects such as restoring the gate at Karnak. He also promoted a return to ancient religious customs like pyramid burials. Shabaka is probably best known for the. Shabaka Stone. This is a stone with the information of Memphite beliefs carved on it. The stone was commissioned by Shabaka when it was found that the only information left of the Memphite beliefs was on a deteriorating piece of papyrus. The idea of the stone was to preserve the Memphite belief system forever. Unfortunately,the stone was later used as a mill stone and parts of the text are illegible.

by Dena Connors-Millard

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