Heqanakht
# Heqanakht

Heqanakht was Viceroy of Kush during the reign of Ramesses II. His titles include: King's son of Kush, overseer of the Southern Lands, Fan-bearer on the Right Side of the King, Messenger to every land, Hereditary prince, royal sealbearer.

Heqanakht is attested in several locations:

* Graffiti in Aswan – Heqanakht is shown adoring a cartouche of Ramesses II
* A squatting statue from Quban – The base is inscribed with hetep di nesu offerings from the King to Atum and Osiris.
* A reused block from Quban is inscribed with Heqanakht's name
* In the temple at Amada Heqanakht is shown praising Re-Harakhti
* In a rock stela from Abu Simbel Heqanakht is shown adoring Queen Nefertari before offerings. The stela also depicts Ramesses II with the King's Daughter Meritamen
* In Aksha the name of Heqanakht appears on a lintel from a building
* In a stela from Serra Peniuy, chief of Tehkhet mentions a gift from Heqanakht
* In Amarah Heqanakht is shown adoring Ramesses II
* In Abri Heqanakht is shown giving praise to the Pharaoh on a lintel.
