Meryra

Meryra

The Egyptian noble Meryra (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 [Breasted (1906) §988] , which emphasise his closeness to the king. [cite web|url=http://www.osirisnet.net/tombes/amarna/meryra/e_meryra_01.htm|title=TOMB N°4, Amarna|accessdate=2008-01-29]

He had a tomb constructed at Amarna, Tomb 4, although his remains have never been identified.

References

Literature

*J. H. Breasted, "Ancient Records of Egypt", Chicago 1906, Part Two, §§.982-988


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