Djaty

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Djaty in hieroglyphs
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Djati
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Djaty I
Resting place
Mastaba G 7810, Giza
Religion Ancient Egyptian religion
Children Djaty II
Parents Queen Meresankh II
King Djedefre/Khafra
Relatives Khufu (grandfather)
Nefertkau III and Nebty-tepites (sisters)

Djaty I (also Djati) was a prince who lived in the ancient Egypt during the 4th dynasty. He was an overseer of a royal expedition.[1]

Biography

Djaty was a son of Queen Meresankh II, daughter of King Khufu. Djaty's sisters were Nefertkau III and Nebty-tepites.[2]

Because Djaty had the title King's of his body, it is assumed he was a son of one pharaoh. It is known that Meresankh II married a king after death of her first husband Horbaef. This king would be a father of Djaty – either Djedefre or Khafra. On the other hand, Djaty maybe had his title because he was a grandson of Khufu.[3]

Djaty was married and had a son also called Djaty II. It is possible that he had more sons.[4]

Burial

After his death, Djaty was buried in the tomb known as G 7810.[5] This is a mastaba at Giza. In the tomb his wife and son are depicted. Djaty II is described as the eldest son of Djaty I.

References

  1. Meresankh II, Djaty's mother
  2. Aidan Dodson & Dyan Hilton, The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt, Thames & Hudson
  3. Reisner, A history of the Giza Necropolis. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. 1942
  4. Reisner, A history of the Giza Necropolis. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. 1942
  5. Porter, Bertha and Moss, Rosalind, Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts, Statues, Reliefs and Paintings Volume III: Memphis, Part I Abu Rawash to Abusir, 2nd edition

See also

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