Amenirdis II
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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]
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| Amenirdis II | |
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 Amenirdis II (far right) at Karnak | |
| Divine Adoratrice of Amun | |
| Tenure | 650–640 BC |
| Predecessor | Shepenupet II |
| Successor | Nitocris I
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| Spouse | uncertain, possibly Atlanersa |
| Dynasty | 25th–26th Dynasty |
| Father | Taharqa |
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