^ The only historical account of Dynasty VII was found in Aegyptiaca by Manetho.

^ The existence of Nitocris is not archaeologically attested.

^ a b Netjerkare Siptah could either be the last monarch of Dynasty VI or the founder of Dynasty VIII depending on the historian's characterization.

^ The existence of Thamphthis is not archaeologically attested.

(see Roman Egypt, Roman pharaoh and List of Roman dynasties) List of dynasties in ancient Egyptian history Įgypt was incorporated into the Roman Republic in 30 BCE. The 7th might not have existed at all, the 10th seems to be a continuation of the 9th, and there might have been one or several Upper Egyptian Dynasties before what is termed the 1st Dynasty. Some dynasties only ruled part of Egypt and existed concurrently with other dynasties based in other cities. While widely used and useful, the system does have its shortcomings. The names of the last two, the short-lived 31st Dynasty and the longer-lasting Ptolemaic Dynasty, are later coinings. The first 30 divisions come from the 3rd century BC Egyptian priest Manetho, whose Aegyptaiaca, was probably written for a Greek-speaking Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt but survives only in fragments and summaries. They are usually, but not always, traditionally divided into 33 pharaonic dynasties these dynasties are commonly grouped by modern scholars into 'kingdoms' and 'intermediate periods'.

In ancient Egyptian history, dynasties are series of rulers sharing a common origin.

Blue K Dynasty by M.O. McLeod