Merefnebef

Merefnebef also called Unisankh and Fefi Vizier
Dynasty	6th Dynasty
Pharaoh	Pepi I, Userkare
Burial	North Saqqara

Merefnebef also called Unisankh and Fefi was a vizier from the Sixth dynasty of Egypt. He first served at the court of Teti, possibly became vizier during the reign of Userkare, and was dismissed during the reign of Pepi I. ^[1]

Biography

Merefnebef was a hereditary prince and count. He served as a treasurer of the King of Lower Egypt, and held positions which place him close to the king. He was a keeper of the head ornaments, and was one who was privy to the secrets of the House of the Morning. Some of his titles say he was a guard and priest of Teti's pyramid. He may have become a vizier somewhat late in his career and those titles are recorded on the facade of his tomb.

Tomb

The mastaba of Merefnebef is located to the west of the Step Pyramid of Djoser. It is relatively small, but fully decorated. The burial chamber still contained a sarcophagus with a lid. The scenes in the tomb show deliberate destruction. At least one of Merefnebef's sons had his images chiseled out throughout the tomb. ^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Naguib Kanawati, Conspiracies in the Egyptian Palace: Unis to Pepy I, (Routledge, 2002). ISBN 0-415-27107-X.