Statue of Khaemweset

Prince Khaemweset (or Khaemwaset) was the fourth son of Ramesses II, and the second son by his queen Isetnofret and, by far, the best known son of this king whose memory was remembered for centuries after his death.^[1] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (481x1266, 146 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Khaemweset Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (481x1266, 146 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Khaemweset Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create... Usermaatre-setepenre The Justice of Re is Powerful, Chosen of Re Nomen Ramesses (meryamun) Born of Re, (Beloved of Amun) Horus name Kanakht Merymaa Nebty name Mekkemetwafkhasut Golden Horus Userrenput-aanehktu Consort(s) Isetnofret, Nefertari Maathorneferure Issues Bintanath, Khaemweset, Merneptah, Amun-her-khepsef Meritamen Father Seti I Mother Queen Tuya... Isetnofret (or Isis-nofret) (Ancient Egyptian: the beautiful Isis) was one of the Great Royal Wives of Pharaoh Ramesses II and was the mother of his heir, Merneptah. ...

Khaemwaset grew up with his brothers during a time of foreign conflict. He apparently was present at the battle of Kadesh, at the siege of Qode (Naharin), the siege of Dapur in Syria and earlier in Nubia. After this initial period where Khaemwaset may have had some military training, or at least was present, he became a Sem-Priest of Ptah in Memphis. This would have happened in ca. year 16 of Ramesses II's reign. He would have initially been a deputy to the High Priest of Ptah in Memphis named Huy. During his time as Sem-Priest Khaemwaset was quite active. He was involved with the burial of several Apis Bulls at the Serapeum.

In ca year 25 his older brother Ramesses would have become Crown-Prince, and in ca. year 30 Khaemwaset becomes involved with the announcements of the (Heb-)Sed Festivals. These Heb-Sed festivals were traditionally held in Memphis, but we see some of the announcements being made in the south in El-Kab and Silsila. While a Sem-Priest Khaemwaset may also have become inolved with the construction of and additions to the temple of Ptah in Memphis. There are several inscriptions that attest to Khaemwaset's activities in Memphis. ^[2]

He restored monuments of earlier kings and nobles, such as Shepseskaf, Sahure and Nyuserre Ini. He also restored the pyramid of Unas at Saqqara. Because of this, he is often called "the first Egyptologist." He seems to have undertaken these tasks during his later tenure as Sem-Priest and some of the inscriptions mention his title as 'Chief of the Artificers' or 'Chief of Crafts'. Hence some of these restaurations were undertaken after Khaemwaset had been promoted to High Priest of Ptah in Memphis, ca year 45. Shepseskaf was the last Egyptian Pharaoh of the Fourth dynasty. ... Sahure was the second king of ancient Egypts 5th Dynasty. ... praenomen or throne name nomen or birth name Nyuserre Ini, also spelt as Neuserre Izi or Niuserre Izi (in Greek known as Rathoris), was Pharaoh of Egypt during the Fifth dynasty, reigning from ca. ... Built in the pyramid field at Saqqara, the pyramid complex of king Unas of the Fifth Dynasty is famous for incorporating several innovative features, but is most recognized for the inclusion of vertical lines of hieroglyphs on the walls of the vestibule and burial chamber. ... This article is about the Pharaoh, Unas. ... Saqqara (Arabic: سقارة) is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, featuring the worlds oldest standing step pyramid. ...

He held the position of Crown Prince to the throne between Year 50 and Year 55 of his father's reign. He also served as Governor of Memphis. Memphis, coordiates , , was the ancient capital of the first nome of Lower Egypt, and of the Old Kingdom of Egypt from its foundation until around 1300 BC. Its Ancient Egyptian name was Ineb Hedj (The White Walls). The name Memphis is the Greek deformation of the Egyptian name of Pepi...

In later times Khaemwaset was remembered as a wise man, and portrayed as the hero in a cycle of stories dating to Greco-Roman times.^[3] One example is the 'Stories of Setne Khamwas'. He is believed to have been buried at Saqqara, "perhaps below his hilltop sanctuary between Abusir and Saqqara."^[4] In modern Olympic and amateur wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling is a particular style and variation. ...

Pectoral and buckle found on the Saqqara burial of prince Kaemwese

Khaemwaset is known to have had two sons and a daughter. His eldes son, Ramesses, is mentioned on a block statue from Memphis. His second son, named Hori, became High Priest of Ptah in Memphis during the later part of the 19th dynasty. Khaemwaset is also known to have had a daughter named Isetnofret. ^[5] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (920x665, 99 KB) Pectoral et boucle de cheveux trouvés à Saqqarah sur la momie attribuée au prince Khâemouaset, fils de Ramsès II - XIXe dynastie égyptienne - Musée du Louvre Auteur : Sebi. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (920x665, 99 KB) Pectoral et boucle de cheveux trouvés à Saqqarah sur la momie attribuée au prince Khâemouaset, fils de Ramsès II - XIXe dynastie égyptienne - Musée du Louvre Auteur : Sebi. ...

One grandson is known to us. His son Hori, had a son who was also named Hori. Hori, the grandson of Khaemwaset, would later become Vizier of Egypt and served his country during the tumultuous times at the end of the 19th dynasty, and was still performing his duties under Ramesses III.

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