Merkawre Sobekhotep
| Merkawre Sobekhotep (mr-kꜣw-rꜥ sbk-ḥtp) | |
|---|---|
| Sobekhotep VII Merkaure | |
Inscription from a pink granite seated statue of Merkawre Sobekhotep discovered in Karnak. | |
| Pharaoh | |
| Reign | 2 years, ..., and 3 or 4 days; c. 17th century BC. Estimated by Kim Ryholt to be 2 and a half years |
| Predecessor | Sewadjkare Hori |
| Successor | unknown |
| Children | Bebi(?), Sobekhotep(?) |
| Dynasty | 13th dynasty |
Merkawre Sobekhotep (VII) was an Ancient Egyptian petty king during the Second Intermediate Period. His chronological position within this period is unclear. The period represents the transition between the Middle Kingdom (Middle Bronze) and New Kingdom (Late Bronze), a time of climate change and socio-economic problems leading to political turmoil with numerous claimants to the throne throughout the country.