| Izi | |
|---|---|
| Nomarch of the2ndnome of Upper Egypt | |
| Tenure | c. 2400 BC |
| Successor | Qar |
| Dynasty | 6th Dynasty |
| Pharaoh | Teti |
| Burial | Tomb atEdfu |
| Spouse | Zesheshet |
| Children | Herui, Henut, Hewabenmaat, Idu, Qar and Shenu |
Izi was a localgovernor of theWetjes-Hornome in theAncient EgyptianOld Kingdom, around 2400 BC. He is mainly known from hismastaba atEdfu. In the lateMiddle Kingdom andSecond Intermediate Period he was worshipped as local god.
In his mastaba, decorated blocks were found that provide a biography.[1] According to the text, he started his career underDjedkare Isesi and was appointed to a higher position under kingUnas. Further appointments came under the 6th Dynasty kingTeti who made him to the local governor (great overlord of a province) in the Wejtes nome. Later, Izi was also involved in commisions at the royal court.
The inscription also provide names of family membersː His was wife was called Zesheshet. Several children are known, Herui, Henut, Hewabenmaat, Idu, Qar and Shenu. Qar became successor as local governor.[2]
In the late Middle Kingdom Izi was worshipped as local saint. Many local people placed stela close to his mastaba. On those stelae he is often called theliving god[3] he is also calledVizier although there is no clear evidence, that he ever had that office in his lifetime.[4]