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Every Egyptian Ever

Ages 5–12

Builder

Cartoon of a builder with a pyramid behind him

Hemiunu

An official who helped plan Khufu's pyramid.

Years
About 2580 BCE
We are not sure of the exact year.
Time
Old Kingdom. Old Kingdom.
Where they ruled or lived
Giza

We are not sure: We do not have a note that says he drew every line of the pyramid. His job titles point that way.

Three facts

  1. 1His titles say he led important building work.
  2. 2A statue shows him as a wealthy official.
  3. 3He was related to the royal family.

More to know

A pyramid needed maths, stone, boats, and food. One person did not carry every block. Hemiunu was a planner near the top.

Places: Giza.

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Previous: HetepheresNext: Khafre

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