The 14th Dynasty of Egypt denotes a particularly tumultuous time in Egyptian history, within the Second Intermediate Period. The dating of the period is debated but it ranges from 75 to 155 years, depending on the scholar. This is largely due to the contested pharaohs thought to have ruled during the 14th Dynasty. The Turin Royal Canon, the Egyptian hieratic papyrus constructed during the reign of Ramesses II, is the most conclusive evidence of ruling pharaohs from the period and lists 56 kings. None of the pharaohs listed ruled for very long, with some only claiming power for a few short months. A few pharaohs have material evidence to cement their rule and position in the Turin Canon; such as Nehesy and Sekheperenre. Given that the sequence of pharaohs is contested, the list of queens and consorts is even more so. A few names have survived, such as Queen Tati; the supposed spouse of the pharaoh Sheshi and mother to Nehesy. The queen mentioned on this particular scarab is unknown from other records.
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