| Rule | 6th Dynasty: 2246 - 2152 BC. |
| Predecessor | Older half-brother, Merenre I |
| Father | Pepi II is the son of Pepi I |
| Mother | His mother Ankhesenmerire II ruled as regent in the early years of Pepi I
An alabaster statuette depicts a young Pepi II, in full kingly regalia, sitting on the lap of his mother |
| Praenomen | Throne name: Neferkare: The soul of Ra is beautiful |
| Consorts | Nieth
Ankhnespepi, Wedjebten and Iput |
| Capital city | Memphis |
| Reign |
He was only six years old when he came to the throne, and his mother served as his regent.
He reportedly ruled Egypt for 94 years, the longest in Egyptian history
As a child he received word that a dwarf had been captured. He sent detailed instructions on the care of the dwarf, including a promise of a reward to the official that brought the dwarf safely to him. The letter stressed the importance of 24 hour care to keep the dwarf safe from harm.
Pepi sent trading expeditions to Punt and Nubia.
During Pepi II reign there was a shift of power from the Pharaoh to the Nobles. While the power of the
monarchs grew, the power of pharaoh dissolved.
He gave gifts to the Nobles which increased their treasuries and emptied his. It is likely that foreign interests also accelerated the collapse of the 6th Dynasty
After his death, the central government collapsed and the Old Kingdom ended.
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| Burial |
His pyramid was built in Saqqara
Pyramid Texts were inscribed of the walls of his pyramid
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| Successor | Son Merenre II out of Neith |
| Wikipedia | Pepi II |
