See also from our Feature Articles: The information on Egyptian history is taken from a number of sources, including Sir Alan Gardiner's Egypt of the Pharaohs. Many sources are used so as to reflect a wide variety of theories and ideas about Egypt's history, particularly its early days.
The start of the king list, showing Seti and his son - Ramesses II - on the way to making an offering to Ptah - Seker - Osiris , on behalf of their 72 ancestors - the contents of the king list.