Djedkare Shemai

Djedkare Shemai (died c. 2194 BC) may have been an ancient Egyptian king during the Eighth Dynasty of the First Intermediate Period. His name is only attested on the Abydos King List, the primary source for identifying seventh/eighth dynasties (combined). Djedkare Shemai is absent from the Turin canon as a large lacuna in this document affects most kings of the 7th/8th Dynasty.^[2] No contemporary document or building with his name has been found.^[1][3]

Djedkare Shemai
The cartouche of Djedkare Shemai on the Abydos King List
Pharaoh
Reign	c. 2196 – c. 2194 BC
Predecessor	Possibly Neby
Successor	Possibly Neferkare Khendu
Royal titulary Praenomen Djedkare Shemai Ḏd k3 rˁ šm3j The Ka of Ra endures, a nomad/wanderer[1]
Died	c. 2194 BC