Life
Paser was part of the close entourage of Seti I's son, the then Prince Ramesses, and a hereditary Prince and Count.
Paser held many titles and honors throughout his life. The autobiographical text in Paser's tomb tells us that Menmaatre, i.e. Seti I, elevated Paser to the rank of First Companion of the Palace, and later promoted him to be Chief Chamberlain of the Lord of Both Lands and High Priest of Great of Magic (Werethekau). Eventually Seti I appointed Paser to be City-governor and Vizier. Paser received the tribute of the foreign lands for his king, and he was sent throughout Egypt to calculate the revenue. When Ramesses II took the throne he reappointed Paser as Chief Chamberlain of the Lord of Both Lands, High Priest of Great of Magic and Vizier. Among his major works was the construction of the tomb of Seti I in the Valley of the Kings.
Paser held an array of other titles as well according to inscriptions on statues and monuments. He was a dignitary and judge, Mouth of Nekhen, Prophet of Maat, seal-bearer of the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Superintendent of every work of the King, Chief of secrets of the hieroglyphs, etc.
Paser is last attested as Vizier in year 21 of Ramesses II, and he may have held this office during the reigns of Seti I and Ramesses II for over 25 years. Eventually Ramesses II appointed Paser as High Priest of Amun in Thebes. A statue of Paser giving his title as high priest was found in the Karnak Cachette. The statue is now in the Cairo Museum (CGC 42156). Paser is said to be a Noble and Count, the High Priest of Amun, and the Superintendent of Prophets of all (Theban) Gods. A shabti for the high priest Paser is in the University College, London collection.
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