Meryre II

Meryre II
Steward of Queen Nefertiti
Meryre before Smenkhkare and Meritaten.
Egyptian name
Dynasty18th Dynasty
PharaohAkhenaten
BurialAmarna Tomb 2

27°39′42″N 30°54′20″E / 27.6617°N 30.9056°E / 27.6617; 30.9056

Meryre II was an ancient Egyptian noble known as the superintendent of Queen Nefertiti, and held the title of royal scribe, steward, overseer of the two treasuries, overseer of the royal harem of Nefertiti. He had a tomb constructed at Amarna, although his remains have never been identified. The tomb has the last dated appearance of Akhenaten and the Amarna family.

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