Neferkare VIII

Neferkare VIII was likely the founder of the 10th Dynasty, who ruled around 1540 B.C. in Upper Egypt at Herakleopolis. He succeeded soon after Khety II of the 9th Dynasty, and a series of ephemeral rulers. Neferkare was succeeded by Khety III. Very little is known about this pharaoh.

Neferkare's parentage is completely unknown. His successor Khety III may have been his son, but this is not known for sure.

Khety II, the last powerful ruler of the 9th Dynasty, died soon before 1540 B.C. His dynasty began to collapse as Intef II conquered more and more of their territory. However, Neferkare VIII managed to retake some parts of northern Upper Egypt, and he regained authority in Lower Egypt as well. He ruled for an unknown period of time, continuing the rivalry between the Herakleopolitan dynasties and the 11th Dynasty, until his death some time before 1526 B.C.

The evidence for the revised history can be found at Displaced Dynasties. Evidence regarding this pharaoh's place in history can be found here.