Paser (Vizier)

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The Ancient Egyptian Noble Paser was Vizier, in the reigns of Seti I and Ramesses II, during the 19th dynasty.[1] He was buried in a decorated tomb, located in the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, opposite Luxor, in Egypt.

He was the son of Nebneteru, who was High Priest of Amun and Merytre who was Chief of the Harem of Amun[2] and was part of the close entorage of Seti I's son, the then Prince Ramesses. He was appointed Chief Chamberlain during Seti's reign, and then Fan-bearer on the Right Side of the King, High Priest of the Goddess of Great of Magic (referring to Neith) and Chief of the Secrets of the Two Goddesses and then later Vizier during the reign of his son, serving for 25 years.[3] Among his major works was the construction of the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Rice, Michael (1999). Who's Who in Ancient Egypt. Routledge, pp.146-7. 
  2. ^ Viziers. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
  3. ^ Ramesses II. Retrieved on 2008-01-29.
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