Hori II (Viceroy of Kush)

For other Ancient Egyptians by this name, see Hori.
Hori II
Viceroy of Kush
Predecessor Hori I
Successor Wentawuat? Siese (Viceroy of Kush)?
Dynasty 19th Dynasty
Pharaoh Ramesses III, Ramesses IV, Ramesses V?
Father Hori I
Children Wentawuat?
Burial Tell Basta (Bubastis)

Hori II is a son of Hori I and also served as Viceroy of Kush. Their tombs have been found in Tell Basta. Hori II may have been the father of a later Viceroy named Wentawuat.[1]

Hori II held the titles King's son of Kush, overseer of the Gold Lands of Amen-Re, King of the Gods, and king's scribe.[2]

A depiction of Hori II and the Governor of Buhen are shown before the cartouche of Ramesses III on a lintel from Buhen.[3]

Hori II is also attested in Sehel Island and Semneh.

References

  1. ↑ The Viceroys of Ethiopia (II) by George A. Reisner The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, Vol. 6, No. 1. (Jan., 1920)
  2. ↑ The Viceroys of Ethiopia (II) by George A. Reisner The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, Vol. 6, No. 1. (Jan., 1920)
  3. ↑ Editorial Foreword The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology © 1963
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