Netjeraperef
Netjeraperef was a high ancient Egyptian official under King Sneferu (from about 2670 to 2620 BC) in the 4th Dynasty . He is known for his mastaba in Dahshur and a stele from Dahshur. The stele was found built in later, but it is very likely that it also comes from the mastaba. For a long time Netjeraperef was only known for its stele, which was found during excavations by Ahmed Fakhry in Dahshur. On this monument he bears various titles, such as B. Head of the Phyls of Upper Egypt , and is primarily referred to as the son of a king , which gave rise to various speculations, as it was not certain whether he was an honorary or rank title, or whether he was actually a king's son. Its dating was also controversial. During excavations by the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo in Dahshur, however, the remains of a mastaba were found, which is very likely to be attributed to Netjeraperef. The reliefs of the building are badly damaged and the name of the owner is not completely preserved, but there are remains of hieroglyphics that point to the name Netjeraperef. The mastaba definitely dates to the 4th dynasty. Netjeraperef was therefore probably a son of Sneferu. The stele, the foundations of which were found there, also comes from this mastaba.
literature
- Nicole Alexanian: Dahshur. Vol. II: The grave of Prince Netjer-aperef: the Mastaba II / 1 in Dahshur (= Archaeological Publications, German Archaeological Institute, Cairo Department. Vol. 56). von Zabern, Mainz 1999, ISBN 978-3-8053-2557-8 .
- Michel Baud : Famille royale et pouvoir sous l'Ancien Empire égyptien. Tome 2 (= Bibliothèque d'Étude. Volume 126/2). Institut Français d'Archéologie Orientale, Cairo 1999, ISBN 2-7247-0250-6 , p. 508 ( PDF; 16.7 MB ).
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| SURNAME | Netjeraperef |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | ancient Egyptian official |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 27th century BC BC or 26th century BC Chr. |
| DATE OF DEATH | 27th century BC BC or 26th century BC Chr. |