Amenemhat
Egyptian nomarch
About Amenemhat
Born 2000 BC. Amenemhat was an Egyptian.
Amenemhat, often reported with his short form Ameny (Jmnjj), was an ancient Egyptian "Overlord of the Oryx nome" (the 16th nome of Upper Egypt) and chief priest during the reign of pharaoh Senusret I of the 12th Dynasty (20th century BCE).
Biography Family Amehemhat's mother was a noblewoman called Henu, whilst his father's name is unknown. Amenemhat was married to Hetepet, a "mistress of the house" and daughter of a governor, and the couple had a son called Khnumhotep.
Governorship Amenemhat administered his governorate from the city of Men'at Khufu from Year 18 to at least Year 43 of Senusret I. corresponds to Amenemhat's Year 25. However, there is no proof that people living under his governorship effectively used Amenemhat's personal datation.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Amenemhat?
Egyptian nomarch
When was Amenemhat born?
Amenemhat was born in 2000 BC.
What nationality was Amenemhat?
Amenemhat was Egyptian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Amenemhat (nomarch, 16th nome)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Amenemhat. https://biography.guide/amenemhat-2000/
MLA: "Amenemhat." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/amenemhat-2000/.
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