Vizier (Ancient Egypt)

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title: Vizier (Ancient Egypt)
text: The vizier was the highest official in ancient Egypt to serve the pharaoh (king) during the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. Vizier is the generally accepted rendering of ancient Egyptian tjati, tjaty etc., among Egyptologists. The Instruction of Rekhmire, a New Kingdom text, defines many of the duties of the tjaty, and lays down codes of behavior. The viziers were often appointed by the pharaoh. During the 4th Dynasty and early 5th Dynasty, viziers were exclusively drawn from the royal family; fr
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description: Highest rank of official in Ancient Egypt
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizier_(Ancient_Egypt)
date created: 2007-05-29T19:58:56Z
date modified: 2024-09-08T01:27:08Z
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