Mitry

5th Dynasty

Mitry served during the 5th Dynasty as a provincial administrator of the royal territories. He was also a counselor and judge, a position called the Magnates of the Southern Ten. Found in his tomb at Saqqara, was 11 wooden statues, which were extremely rare in ancient Egypt. Some of these were life-sized portraits of himself and his wife.

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Last Updated: June 19th, 2011