INTEF V

(reigned c. 1571–1566 BC)

A king of Dynasty 17. Prenomen Nubkheperre. His position in the dynasty is unclear. He has hitherto been regarded as one of the earlier rulers, but in more recent research, it has been suggested that he may be a son of Sobekemsaf I and brother and successor of Intef VI. He is known from a large number of inscriptions at Abydos, Coptos, and Thebes. He was buried on the west bank at Thebes, and his tomb was mentioned in the Tomb Robbery Papyri as still intact. His coffin is now housed in the British Museum. His tomb was rediscovered and excavated by a German expedition from 2001–2002.