Hori II (Viceroy of Kush)

For other Ancient Egyptians by this name, see Hori.
Hori II
Viceroy of Kush
Predecessor Hori I
Successor Wentawat? Siese?
Dynasty 19th Dynasty
Pharaoh Ramesses III, Ramesses IV, Ramesses V?
Father Hori I
Children Wentawat?
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 Wentawat.[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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