Khaemwaset (18th dynasty)

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D36
Y1G17R19X1
O49
Khaemwaset
in hieroglyphs
Era: New Kingdom
(1550–1069 BC)

Khaemwaset was an ancient Egyptian prince of the 18th Dynasty. He is likely to have been a son of Pharaoh Amenhotep II.[1]

He is mentioned on two graffiti along with the throne name of Amenhotep II. He is titled Overseer of cattle,[2] which was a rare title for a prince.[3]

Sources edit

  1. ^ Dodson, Aidan; Hilton, Dyan (2004). The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt. London: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-05128-3., p.139
  2. ^ Dodson–Hilton, op.cit., p.139
  3. ^ Dodson–Hilton, op.cit., p.19