Khaemwaset (18th dynasty)
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Dynasty18th Dynasty
FatherAmenhotep II?
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 Relief of Khaemwaset facing the cartouche of Amenhotep II, from Sehel Island | |||||||
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| Dynasty | 18th Dynasty | ||||||
| Father | Amenhotep II? | ||||||
Khaemwaset was an ancient Egyptian prince of the 18th Dynasty. He is likely to have been a son of pharaoh Amenhotep II.[1]: 138 [2]: 144–5
He is mentioned on two graffiti on the Sehel Island along with the throne name of Amenhotep II.[1]: 138 One of the graffiti depicting the prince is mistakenly thought to depict Senenmut by locals.[2]: 144–5
Khaemwaset is titled Overseer of cattle,[1]: 138 which was a rare title for a prince.[1]: 19