Djaty in hieroglyphs
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Djati
ḏꜣty
Djaty
Resting placeMastaba G 7810, Giza
ChildrenDjaty II
Parent(s)Queen Meresankh II
King Djedefre or Khafre

Djaty I (also Djati) was an ancient Egyptian prince during the 4th Dynasty. He was an overseer of a royal expedition.[1]

Djaty was the son of Queen Meresankh II, the daughter of King Khufu. Djaty's sisters were Nefertkau III and Nebty-tepites.[2]

Because Djaty had the title King's son of his body (za-nesut khetef, zꜣ-nswt ẖt.f), it is assumed he was the son of one pharaoh. It is known that Meresankh II married a king after the death of her first husband Horbaef. This king would be a father of Djaty – either Djedefre or Khafre. However, Djaty maybe had his title because he was a grandson of Khufu.[3]

Djaty was married and had a son Djaty II. It is possible that he had more sons.[3]

After his death, Djaty was buried in the tomb known as G 7810.[4] This is a mastaba at Giza. In the tomb, his wife and son are depicted. Djaty II is described as the eldest son of Djaty I.

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References

  1. ^ "Meresankh II, Djaty's mother". Archived from the original on 2010-08-25. Retrieved 2010-12-29.
  2. ^ Dodson, Aidan; Hilton, Dyan (2004). The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt. London: Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-05128-3., pp. 52–61
  3. ^ a b Reisner, George Andrew (1942). A history of the Giza Necropolis. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
  4. ^ Porter, Bertha; Moss, Rosalind (1974). "Part I Abu Rawash to Abusir". Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts, Statues, Reliefs and Paintings. Vol. III: Memphis. Revised and Augmented by Jaromír Málek (2 ed.). pp. 204–205.
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