Amenirdis II | |
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Divine Adoratrice of Amun | |
![]() Amenirdis II (far right) at Karnak | |
Tenure | 650–640 BC |
Predecessor | Shepenupet II |
Successor | Nitocris I |
Dynasty | 25th–26th Dynasty |
Spouse | uncertain, possibly Atlanersa |
Father | Taharqa |
The ancient Nubian princess Amenirdis II, daughter of the Kushite pharaoh Taharqa of the 25th Dynasty, was adopted by Shepenupet II, daughter of Piye, [2] to become Divine Adoratrice of Amun from around 650 BC to 640 BC during the 26th Dynasty. Amenirdis adopted Nitocris, daughter of Psamtik I, to become her successor. [3] She may have been married to one of Taharqa's sons, king Atlanersa. [4]