Manetho (/ ˈmænɪθoʊ /; Koinē Greek: Μανέθων Manéthōn, gen.: Μανέθωνος) is believed to have been an Egyptian priest from Sebennytos (Coptic: Ϫⲉⲙⲛⲟⲩϯ[2]) who lived in the Ptolemaic …

Manetho (flourished c. 300 bce) was an Egyptian priest who wrote a history of Egypt in Greek, probably commissioned by Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285–246).

In the early Ptolemaic Kingdom (3rd century BC), Manetho, an Egyptian priest from Sebennytos, wrote the Aegyptiaka, or “History of Egypt,” which serves as a foundational text for …

Manetho and the modern chronology of ancient Egypt. The basis of the modern chronology of ancient Egypt rests on several literary sources. The most important of is the writings of …

Manetho wrote the “Aegyptiaca” (History of Egypt) in which he divided the rulers into dynasties (or ruling houses). This work forms the basis of the modern system of dating Ancient Egypt.

Manetho, also known as Manethon of Sebennytos, was an Egyptian historian and priest from Sebennytos who lived during the Ptolematic era, circa 3rd century BC. Manetho recorded …

Manetho stands as a towering figure in the annals of Egyptology, renowned for his pioneering efforts to chronicle the history of ancient Egypt.

Manetho was an ancient Egyptian historian and priest from Sebennytos. He lived during the Ptolemaic era, in about 300 BC. Manetho wrote the Aegyptiaca (History of Egypt). His book is …

Manetho was high priest of Sebennytus in the Delta (according to some, erroneously, of Heliopolis), and lived under the first two Ptolemies. His history was written after 271 B.C.; its …

Manetho was a famous Egyptian priest and historian who is one of the best primary sources for life during the Ptolemaic Dynasty. He likely worked in the famous Library of Alexandria during …