Tutu
Egyptian official
About Tutu
Tutu was one of pharaoh's officials during the Amarna letters period 1350–1335 BC. He is only found in the body of letters from Aziru, and his son, DU-Teššup. Four of the Amarna letters—EA 158, 164, 167 and 169—are addressed to the Pharaoh, by way of Tutu. DU-Teššup's single letter is written to pharaoh because his father Aziru is being detained in Egypt, and Aziru is needed to attend to affairs at home. Unless he were to remarry he may never return home again.
Letter EA 164 The undamaged letter EA 164 "Coming, on condition" by Aziru to Tutu is a good example of the intrigues of Aziru in north Canaan, and the involvement of all the local regions, and leaders.
Other letters EA 158, "Father and son" EA 164, "Coming, on condition" EA 167, "The constant Hittite menace" EA 169, "Aziru in Egypt-(Mizri)" (see DU-Teššup)
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Who was Tutu?
Egyptian official (1350-1335 BC)
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tutu (Egyptian official)
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