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Hemiunu
Hemiunu (fl. 2570 BC) is a man who lived in Ancient Egypt and he is believed to be the architect of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt. As vizier, Hemiunu was one of the most important members of the court and responsible for all the royal works. His tomb lies close to Khufu's pyramid. As vizier he succeeded his father, Nefermaat, and his uncle, Kanefer.
Biography.
Hemiunu was a son of prince Nefermaat and his wife, Itet. He is a
in their tomb in Meidum. Daughters Djefatsen and Isesu and sons Hemiunu, Isu, Teta, and Khentimeresh are depicted as adults, while daughter Pageti and sons Itisen, Inkaef, Serfka, Wehemka, Shepseska, Kakhent, Ankhersheretef, Ankherfenedjef, Buneb, Shepsesneb, and Nebkhenet are depicted as children. Her son, Hemiunu, is the vizier who is believed to have helped plan the Great Pyramids for Khufu and he often is referred to as its architect.