Talk:Third Dynasty of Egypt

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Another Discrepancy[edit]

The article credits Sanakht with a short reign before that of Khaba, which is indeed the current theory, but the timeline at the bottom credits Sanakht a long reign before that of Djoser. Needless to say that this timeline is in deep disagreement with the archeological proofs: seals of Djoser in the tomb of Khasekhemwy, identification of Djoser's mother as Khasekhemwy's wife in several tombs (one tomb prove of the first relationship, another the second one). Also Sanakht's reign must have been much shorter than 20 years given the traces he has left. Consequently, the timeline at the end of the article has been updated with the current theory (9 years, before Khaba). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.67.119.30 (talk) 15:46, 2 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

An alternative theory holds that Sanakht reigned for a very short period of time between Netjerikhet and Sekhemkhet, with Sekhemkhet appropriating for himself Sanakht's unfinished pyramid. Should me mention this hypothesis in the article as well ? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 163.1.246.64 (talk) 13:23, 16 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Discrepancy[edit]

The articles says the Third Dynasty is part of the Old kingdom but the chart on the side says it is before the Old Dynasty (Sorry, I'm not exactly sure how to write in the edit page) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.83.226.133 (talk) 08:09, 14 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Move discussion in progress[edit]

There is a move discussion in progress which affects this page. Please participate at Talk:First dynasty of Egypt - Requested move and not in this talk page section. Thank you. —RM bot 02:20, 11 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]