DYNASTY 22

(c. 945–715 BC)

   The Libyan dynasty founded by Sheshonq I. Stated by Manetho to consist of nine kings of Bubastis reigning for 120 years. Nine kings with the names of Sheshonq, Osorkon, and Takelot can be identified from contemporary monuments, but the situation is confused, as Dynasty 23 was in part contemporary with Dynasty 22, and other local rulers also assumed pharaonic titularies. The royal burials have been discovered at Tanis.