Nefermaat

(fl. 2620–2580)

   Egyptian prince during the Old Kingdom. He was either a son of Huni of Dynasty 3 or Snefru of Dynasty 4. He served as vizier, probably under Snefru or Khufu. He and his wife, Atet, were buried in a mastabatombat Meidum. Many of the wall paintings from the tomb have been preserved, including a famous scene of geese from the chapel of Atet now housed in the Cairo Egyptian Museum. He was possibly succeeded in office by his probable son, Hemiunu.

   See also Amenemhat I; Aperel; Ay; Imhotep; Intefyoker; Kagemni; Mereruka; Paser; Ptahhotep; Ptahshepses; Ramesses I; Rekhmire.

Historical Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt by Morris L. Bierbrier