Ankhmare was an ancient Egyptian prince and vizier of the 4th Dynasty. His titles include king's eldest son of his body (sA-nswt n Xt=f), as well as chief justice and vizier (smsw tAjtj sAb TAtj).[1] Ankhmare was a son of Pharaoh Khafre and was named after the god Ra.[2]
Ankhmare | |
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Vizier | |
Dynasty | 4th Dynasty |
Father | Khafre |
Burial | Mastaba LG 87 in Giza |
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Ankhmare in hieroglyphs | ||||
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Era: Old Kingdom (2686–2181 BC) | ||||
His titles include:[3]
Ankhmare's tomb is G 8460, located in the Central Field, which is part of the Giza Necropolis.[1] The entrance leads to a rock-cut chapel. Two pillars divide the chapel into two parts. In the area behind the pillars three burial shafts are dug into the floor.