Sekhemre-Heruhirmaat Intef
Sekhemre-Heruhirmaat Intef was an ancient Egyptian king of the Seventeenth Dynasty of Egypt, who ruled during the Second Intermediate Period, when Egypt was divided between the Theban-based 17th Dynasty in Upper Egypt and the Hyksos 15th Dynasty who controlled Lower and part of Middle Egypt.
Rishi coffin of Sekhemre-Heruhirmaat Intef, on display at the Louvre
Cartouche of Sekhemre-Heruhirmaat Intef or Intef VIII, detail of a limestone block from Koptos
Seventeenth Dynasty of Egypt
The Seventeenth Dynasty of Egypt was a dynasty of pharaohs that ruled in Upper Egypt during the late Second Intermediate Period, approximately from 1580 to 1550 BC. Its mainly Theban rulers are contemporary with the Hyksos of the Fifteenth Dynasty and succeed the Sixteenth Dynasty, which was also based in Thebes.
Sarcophagus of Sekhemre-Wepmaat Intef, Louvre Museum
Image: Red Granite Statue Of Sobkemsaf I(Detail) British Museum August 19 08
Image: Sekhemre Wepmaat Intef, Louvre
Image: Wooden Coffin Of Intef British Museum August 21 08