Manetho

Manetho

Historian

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Aegyptiaca (History of Egypt)
Chronology of the pharaohs
Preservation of Egyptian history

Pharaohs' lineage found! Manetho: Egypt's history keeper, forever remembered.

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Life Journey

380 BCPasses Away in Sebennytus

Manetho dies in Sebennytus, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most important historians and priests of ancient Egypt.

375 BCHonored by the Temple Community

Manetho is honored by the temple community for his lifelong contributions to scholarship and the preservation of Egyptian culture.

370 BCLast Known Writings

Manetho writes his last known works, reflecting on his life and the importance of preserving Egypt's rich history.

365 BCRetires from Active Service

Manetho retires from active service in the temple, dedicating his later years to mentoring younger scholars and priests.

360 BCContinues Scholarly Work

Manetho continues his scholarly work, focusing on the preservation and interpretation of ancient Egyptian texts and traditions.

355 BCConsulted by Ptolemy II

Manetho is consulted by Ptolemy II Philadelphus, the ruler of Egypt, for his expertise in Egyptian history and religion.

350 BCPublishes Aegyptiaca

Manetho's 'Aegyptiaca' is published and becomes a crucial source for understanding ancient Egyptian history and chronology.

345 BCRevises and Expands Aegyptiaca

Manetho revises and expands 'Aegyptiaca' to include more detailed accounts and additional historical events.

340 BCCompletes First Draft of Aegyptiaca

Manetho completes the first draft of 'Aegyptiaca,' a monumental work that chronicles the history of Egypt's pharaohs.

335 BCBegins Work on Aegyptiaca

Manetho starts writing 'Aegyptiaca,' a comprehensive history of Egypt, aiming to preserve and compile ancient knowledge.

330 BCBecomes Chief Librarian

Manetho is appointed as the chief librarian of the temple, overseeing the collection and preservation of ancient texts.

320 BCInitiated as a Priest

Manetho is initiated as a priest in the temple of Sebennytus, dedicating his life to religious service and scholarly pursuits.

310 BCBegins Education in Temple Schools

Manetho starts his education in the temple schools of Sebennytus, focusing on religious texts and ancient Egyptian history.

300 BCBorn in Sebennytus, Egypt

Manetho was born in Sebennytus, a city in Lower Egypt, to a family of priests and scholars.

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