ARCHAEOLOGIST
Semerkhet
3000 BC - 2960 BC
Semerkhet
Semerkhet is the Horus name of an early Egyptian king who ruled during the First Dynasty. This ruler became known through a tragic legend handed down by the historian Manetho, who reported that a calamity of some sort occurred during Semerkhet's reign. The archaeological records seem to support the view that Semerkhet had a difficult time as king and some early archaeologists questioned the legitimacy of Semerkhet's succession to the Egyptian throne. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Semerkhet is the 10th most popular archaeologist (down from 8th in 2019). (down from 217th in 2019)
Semerkhet was most famous for being the first pharaoh to be buried in the Valley of the Kings.
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Among ARCHAEOLOGISTS
Among archaeologists, Semerkhet ranks 10 out of 151. Before him are Howard Carter, Edward Drinker Cope, Arthur Evans, Den, Christian Jürgensen Thomsen, and Colin Renfrew. After him are Marija Gimbutas, Johann Friedrich Blumenbach, Nynetjer, V. Gordon Childe, Isdal Woman, and George Smith.
Most Popular Archaeologists in Wikipedia
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Howard Carter
1874 - 1939
HPI: 77.35
Rank: 4
Edward Drinker Cope
1840 - 1897
HPI: 74.30
Rank: 5
Arthur Evans
1851 - 1941
HPI: 74.09
Rank: 6
Den
3000 BC - 2995 BC
HPI: 71.85
Rank: 7
Christian Jürgensen Thomsen
1788 - 1865
HPI: 71.23
Rank: 8
Colin Renfrew
1937 - 2024
HPI: 70.91
Rank: 9
Semerkhet
3000 BC - 2960 BC
HPI: 70.25
Rank: 10
Marija Gimbutas
1921 - 1994
HPI: 70.03
Rank: 11
Johann Friedrich Blumenbach
1752 - 1840
HPI: 69.86
Rank: 12
Nynetjer
2750 BC - 2845 BC
HPI: 69.66
Rank: 13
V. Gordon Childe
1892 - 1957
HPI: 68.96
Rank: 14
Isdal Woman
1940 - 1970
HPI: 68.64
Rank: 15
George Smith
1840 - 1876
HPI: 68.23
Rank: 16
Contemporaries
Among people born in 3000 BC, Semerkhet ranks 3. Before him are Den, and Djet. After him are Merneith, and Khenthap. Among people deceased in 2960 BC, Semerkhet ranks 1.
Others Born in 3000 BC
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ARCHAEOLOGIST
3000 BC - 2995 BC
HPI: 71.85
Rank: 1
Djet
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
3000 BC - 2980 BC
HPI: 71.82
Rank: 2
Semerkhet
ARCHAEOLOGIST
3000 BC - 2960 BC
HPI: 70.25
Rank: 3
Merneith
POLITICIAN
3000 BC - 3000 BC
HPI: 69.96
Rank: 4
Khenthap
POLITICIAN
3000 BC - Present
HPI: 56.01
Rank: 5
