The vizier in ancient Egypt was the most powerful position after that of king. Known as the djat, tjat, or tjati in ancient Egyptian, a vizier was the equivalent of the modern-day prime minister of the nation who actually saw to the day-to-day operation of the government in all its aspects.
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c. 3150 BCE - c. 2613 BCEThe office of vizier is created during the Early Dynastic Period of Egypt.
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c. 3150 BCE - c. 30 BCEApproximate duration of the position of royal vizier in ancient Egypt.
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30 BCE - 646 CEThe office of vizier is abolished during the Roman Period in Egypt.
