Treasurer (Ancient Egypt)

As treasurer is designated ( understanders of the seal or head of the Sealed ) in Egyptology generally the ancient Egyptian title "imi -ra chetemet ", other translations are in English Chancellor or Chancellor. The title is (approx. 2300 BC ) known in this form since the end of the Old Kingdom. In the Middle Kingdom (ca. 2000-1650 BC), this office was in a high state office and stood in little influence by the vizier.

The Treasurer at the royal court monitored the incoming and stored there goods, such as food, but also raw materials and finished products. He was also the palace workshops. In these roles, he also sometimes bore the title head of the treasure houses. As stewards of the royal treasures of the treasurer was also often tasked with key construction projects. Major title holders were eg Chety, Meketre or Iychernofret. In the Second Intermediate Period, the Office was particularly at the court of the Hyksos important. It is one of the few there testified Egyptian authorities. The Office is also well documented in the New Kingdom, but lost over time in importance. The functions of the Treasurer were increasingly taken over by the head of the treasure houses. A last important title holder of the 19th Dynasty is after all, the Treasurer Bay. The Office is also attested sporadically in the late period. In addition to the treasurers of the royal court there were also those in private households.