Henqu I

{{Short description|Ancient Egyptian provincial governor}}

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Henqu I, with the second (good name) name Kheteti, was an Ancient Egyptian provincial governor (in older literature often called Nomarch) of the 6th Dynasty at the end of the Old Kingdom, around 2200 BC. He is well known from his rock cut tomb at Deir el-Gabrawi.

In his decorated tomb chapel (modern number N39) he bears several important titles showing that he was overlord (governor) of Dju-fet, the 12th Upper Egyptian province. The title Overseer of Upper Egypt shows that he had responsibilities beyond his own province. His highest ranking title was sole friend.Kanawati 2005, pp. 21-22. In his tomb chapel are also depicted his wife Bendjet and his sons Impy, Henqu, Hemre, Khetetu and Shefau.Kanawati 2005, pp. 22.

His tomb chapel is cut into the rocks and decorated with paintings. Mucn of them are lost today. There are several shafts going down to burial chambers.Kanawati 2005, plates 35-36. On the north wall of the chapel, Henqu is shown hunting in the marshes and sitting while herdsmen bring cattle.Kanawati 2005, plate 39. Om the east wall he is standing in front of dancers and in front of offering bearers.Kanawati 2005, plate 40. On the west wall he is depicted with his wife sitting in front of an offering table.Kanawati 2005, plate 37.