Itet facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Itet
Itet and two of her sons (an unknown son and Ankherfenedjef) in a scene from her tomb at Meidum (Oriental Institute, Chicago)
Spouse(s)	Nefermaat
Children	Djefatsen, Isesu, Hemiunu, Isu, Teta, Khentimeresh, Pageti, Itisen, Inkaef, Serfka, Wehemka, Shepseska, Kakhent, Ankhersheretef, Ankherfenedjef, Buneb, Shepsesneb, Nebkhenet

A stele from the University of Chicago. The top layer depicts Itet's husband Nefermaat. The middle depicts Itet seated, behind her an unknown son (top) and Ankherfenedjef (bottom). The bottom layer depicts four more of their sons, from left to right, Wehemka, an unknown child, Ankhersheretef, and Nebkhenet.

Itet, also known as Atet, was an important woman in ancient Egypt around 2570 BCE. She was married to Nefermaat, who was the oldest son of King Sneferu. Nefermaat was also a vizier, which was like a prime minister or chief advisor to the king. He also led religious ceremonies for the goddess Bastet.

Itet and Nefermaat had many children, including three daughters and many sons. Their son, Hemiunu, later became a vizier just like his father. Itet and Nefermaat are buried together in a special tomb called a mastaba in a place called Meidum. Their tomb is famous for its beautiful paintings of geese and other animals. It also shows scenes from their everyday family life.

Itet's Family and Children

Itet and Nefermaat had a large family. Fifteen of their children are named in their tomb in Meidum.

Their daughters, Djefatsen and Isesu, are shown as adults. Their sons, Hemiunu, Isu, Teta, and Khentimeresh, are also shown as grown-ups.

Other children, like their daughter Pageti, and sons Itisen, Inkaef, Serfka, Wehemka, Shepseska, Kakhent, Ankhersheretef, Ankherfenedjef, Buneb, Shepsesneb, and Nebkhenet, are shown as children in the tomb.

One of Itet's sons, Hemiunu, became a very important vizier. Many people believe he helped plan the design of the Great Pyramids for Khufu. He is often called the architect of these famous pyramids.