| Useramen Vizier |
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| Dynasty | 18th Dynasty |
| Pharaoh | Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III |
| Father | Amethu called Ahmose |
| Mother | Ta-amenthu |
| Children | 4 daughters and a son |
| Burial | Thebes TT61 and TT131 |
Useramen (also called User or Amenuser) was a Vizier of Ancient Egypt under Pharaohs Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III of the 18th dynasty.[1]
| User[1] in hieroglyphs |
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Useramen was the son of the Vizier Amethu called Ahmose, who served during the reign of Thutmose II and the early years of the reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmosis III.[2] His mother's name was Ta-amenthu. Useramen was married to a lady named Tuiu. Useramen is known from his tombs to have had at least four daughters and a son.[1]
Useramen came from a very influential family. His father was vizier before him and later his brother Neferweben became vizier as well. Useramen was also the uncle of Rekhmire, who was King Tuthmosis III’s vizier.[2]
As vizier Useramen would have been second only to the Pharaoh. The vizier was responsible for many of the day-to-day operations of the state. He was installed in this position in year 9 of Hatshepsut's reign (which is also year 5 of Thutmose III), and held the position for 20 years.[3]
Useramen had two tombs in the hills of Thebes. Tomb TT61 belonged to Useramun. In the tomb Useramun's parents, wife and children are mentioned.[1]
Tomb TT131 also belongs to Useramen (named User). The aged Vizier Amethu (User's father) is shown with a chamberlain, courtiers and User as a scribe before Tuthmosis III, and a text records the installation of User as co-vizier.[1]
A red granite 'false door' from the tomb of Useramen and his wife Tuiu was discovered at Karnak, presumably in secondary use.[4] His official titles included 'Mayor of the City', 'Vizier', and 'Prince'.[4] Tomb number 61 (TT61) on Luxor’s west bank as that of Useramen.[4]