Who's Who of Egyptian people, queens and family: Hekaib

Hekaib

6th Dynasty

Hekaib was commander of the troops and led expeditions to the Red Sea coast where ships were built for voyages to Punt. While he was at Kuser on the Red Sea, he was murdered. His body was brought back by his son to Aswan for burial.

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Last Updated: June 20th, 2011