What are the Nomen and the Prenomen?
The nomen is the name by which we usually know a pharaoh – for example Tutankhamun or Ramses. The prenomen is the name the pharaoh was given when he became pharaoh, and it is also sometimes known as the ‘throne name’. Tutankhamun’s throne name is ‘Nebkheperure’. What is the purpose of a Serekh? A serekh…