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Inside the mastaba tomb of Kagemeni at the Saqqara NecropolisKagemeni was a 6th Dynasty high official who flourished during the reign of King Teti (circa 2323-2291 BCE). He was appointed to the rank of Chief Justice and Vizier, and had numerous other titles including Overseer of the Two Houses of Gold, Overseer of the Two Treasuries, Overseer of the Scribes of the Royal Documents, Overseer of All Works of the King, and the Master of Secrets. Kagemeni was a son-in-law of the king through marriage to his daughter Nebtynubkhet Sesheshet.We see here a magnificent figure of Kagemeni standing at the eastern end of the north wall to receive offerings.Photo credit: Unknown

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