Text by Ankhie, with help from "Pharaohs of the Sun." I am Nakht, Akhenaten's highest administrative official at Amarna. I was a vizier in Akhenaten's reign. My house was far south to the Central City, and nowhere near the Great Palace either. My name means "Strength." I am Aper-El, a lesser Vizier of Akhenaten. I may have been one of the many foriegners involved in the administration of Neferkheperure Waenre's Kemet (Egypt). I was, most probably, of Semetic origin. My tomb was discovered in Saqqara, the necropolis in Mennnefer (Memphis), in 1989. I am May a General and Fanbearer at the King's Right Hand. I was a poor man on both my parents' sides. My Pharaoh elevated me to my position, helped me to develop, and gave me wealth. I am Mahu and I was Akhenaten's Chief of Police. I was in charge of making sure that events in the city--like procession of the Pharaoh and His family down the Royal Road--had enough guards and police presence.
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