Sixth Dynasty of Egypt
The Sixth Dynasty of ancient Egypt (notated Dynasty VI), along with the Third, Fourth and Fifth Dynasty, constitutes the Old Kingdom of Dynastic Egypt.
Sixth Dynasty of Egypt | |||||||||||
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ca. 2345 BC–ca. 2181 BC | |||||||||||
![]() Ankhnesmeryre II and son Pepi II | |||||||||||
Capital | Memphis | ||||||||||
Common languages | Egyptian language | ||||||||||
Religion | ancient Egyptian religion | ||||||||||
Government | Absolute monarchy | ||||||||||
Historical era | Bronze Age | ||||||||||
• Established | ca. 2345 BC | ||||||||||
• Disestablished | ca. 2181 BC | ||||||||||
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Periods and dynasties of ancient Egypt |
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All years are BC |