Meryre
For the given name, see Meryre (given name).
| Meryre (I) High Priest of the Aten | |
|---|---|
| Dynasty | 18th Dynasty |
| Pharaoh | Akhenaten |
| Burial | Amarna Tomb 4 |
The Egyptian noble Meryre (also Merire) was the only certain High Priest of the Aten. Amongst his other titles were Hereditary Noble and High Official and Fan-bearer on the Right Side of the King[1] which emphasise his closeness to the king.[2]
He had a tomb constructed at Amarna, Tomb 4, although his remains have never been identified. (See Tombs of the Nobles.)
References
- ↑ Breasted (1906) §988
- ↑ "TOMB N°4, Amarna". Retrieved 2008-01-29.
Literature
- J. H. Breasted, Ancient Records of Egypt, Chicago 1906, Part Two, §§.982-988