What is "rehuerdjersen"

Rehuerdjersen was an Ancient Egyptian treasurer who held this office under the 12th dynasty pharaoh Amenemhet I.

Rehuerdjersen is mainly known from his tomb at el-Lisht, close to the pyramid of Amenemhet I. His mastaba was heavily damaged, but reliefs with his name and several titles were found. From the position of the mastaba it was believed that Rehuerdjersen dates to the period that Amenemhet I was king.

Rehuerdjersen is also known from an Abydos stela. However, the stela was dated based on stylistically reasons to the rule of Amenemhet II. The two different datings created some confusion over the dating of Rehuerdjersen. It seems possible that the tomb was built much later than when Amenemhat I was king, but the style of the reliefs in the mastaba seem to confirm an early date. Therefore it had been argued that either there were two treasurers with the same name or that the stela was set up after his death.