Mentuhotep (vizier)

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Mentuhotep was son-in-law and vizier under the Egyptian - Nubian ruler Taharqa (around 690–664 BC). So far it is only known from two documents, namely a scarab and a stele inscribed on both sides . His origin is unknown, but he was married to the king's daughter Amenirdes. A daughter of Taharqa bears the same name and may be identical to Mentuhotep's wife.

In addition to the title of vizier, he wore that of the Father of God and was a priest of Bastet , mistress of Bubastis , which in turn suggests that he officiated in the north of the country.

literature

  • Diana Alexandra Pressl: Officials and soldiers: the administration in the 26th dynasty in Egypt (664–525 BC). P. Lang, Frankfurt am Main 1998, ISBN 3-631-32586-X (with further literature), pp. 157-158.

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Günther Vittmann: Priests and officials in Thebes of the late period. In: Contributions to Egyptology. Volume 1, Vienna 1978, p. 145.
personal data
SURNAME Mentuhotep
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Egyptian vizier under Taharqa
DATE OF BIRTH 8th century BC BC or 7th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 7th century BC Chr.