Old Kingdom Architects Hemiunu 2570 Bce #shorts

Old Kingdom Architects Hemiunu 2570 Bce Hemiunu was a high-ranking official who lived during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu. He was the son of Prince Neferma’at and Princess Atet, the grandson of Pharaoh Snefru, and the nephew of Pharaoh Khufu. Hemiunu served as vizier and royal seal bearer to Khufu and was probably responsible for building Khufu’s pyramid at Giza – the Great Pyramid. Hemiunu is known for a well-preserved mortuary statue of him that was found within his tomb. Hemiunu’s titles included: Member of the Elite, Vizier, King’s Seal-Bearer, Priest of Bastet, Priest of Shesmetet, High Priest of Thoth, Overseer of All Construction Projects of the King, and many others.
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