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177: Sun Born, Ramesses I

The History of Egypt

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The Origins of Para M. Asu

Hormheb gave Para M. asu the title of Chate, Egypt's highest ranking official. With this promotion he became a leader of a vast government system. He would have access and influence with local families or community leaders. The great stone quarries of south and north would provide materials for building projects and art. Here we get a nice little trace of his early life. We actually have his sarcophagus. And they seem to be the sarcophagi he commissioned in his pre-royal life.

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