Pareherwenemef was present at the
Battle of Kadesh and is depicted in the
Abu Simbel temple. In the
Kadesh inscriptions an incident is mentioned where two Hittite spies are captured. The interrogation reveals that the enemy is much closer than previously thought. The royal family quickly fled to the west, away from danger, led by Prince Pareherwenemef. The prince was called "First Brave of the Army" and later became "Superintendent of the Horse". Eventually Pareherwenemef became First Charioteer of His Majesty, a position he shared with his brother
Mentuherkhepeshef. Among the sons of Ramesses II, Pareherwenemef received the highest military honors. He held numerous titles, including “Great General of the Army,” “Leader of the King’s Army,” “First of the Braves,” “First Deputy of the Army,” “Overseer of Horses,” and “First Charioteer of His Person.” Pareherwenemef is depicted on the facade of the small temple at Abu Simbel. He predeceased his elder brother
Amunherkhepeshef, and there is no evidence that he lived beyond the 20th year of Ramesses II’s reign. As a result, it's believed that Pareherwenemef was buried in
KV5, a large rock-cut tomb built for the sons of Ramesses II in the
Valley of the Kings. Shortly thereafter, Nefertari’s youngest son, Meryatum, assumed the title “Eldest King’s Son,” indicating that he had become the eldest living son of his mother. Meryatum is believed to have died during the 46th to 52nd year of Ramesses II’s reign, and based on records of the succession of the High Priest of Ra, his death likely occurred in the earlier part of this period. ==See also==