Function of the Herald WHmw in the Ancient Egypt

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Assistant professor of Egyptology - Department of Archaeology Faculty of Art, New Valley – Assiut university(Egypt)

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This research deals with one of the important administrative functions in the administrative system in ancient Egypt, the function of The Herald WHmw. It appeared in the Old Kingdom as a function of an officer,   this function developed and became an administrative function in the Middle Kingdom, its roles varied, and its importance increased. Furthermore, its missions were expanded in the first half of the New kingdom, but its importance diminished in the Ramesside period. The research aims at showing its importance in the administrative system and clarifying its roles in the royal court and in the administrative and judicial system.  Moreover, it also identifies its military roles and lists and counts the staff who took up that function. 

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