Rekhmire

Rekhmire was an Egyptian vizier during the New Kingdom ( 15th century BC), the reign of Thutmosis III. and Amenhotep II officiated. His grandfather Aametju, his uncle and his father Useramun Neferweben had also been in office. Under Amenhotep II his family lost due to the rise of the army leaders to influence.

Grave

Rekhmire is primarily known by his grave ( TT100 ) in the necropolis Sheikh Abd el- Qurna, the text of which certificates are held partly autobiographical. In them his virtues are mainly glorified, but also his special closeness to Pharaoh. A procedure which, however, is not untypical for this time. The text draws rather in particular detail, the image of a conscientious officials, corruption and similar behavior hostile to and impartially is.

The grave is also regarded as a source of information for the control system of the New Kingdom. The grave is also the best preserved version of the Instructions to the vizier is. Also found in his illustrations showing, for example Rekhmire the contemplation of working people.