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27th-century BC Egyptian people

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Nimaethap
thumb|Fragment of seal impression on clay citing the "mother of the king's sons", Nymaathap. She was the mother of Djoser and wife of Khasekhemwy. Originally from Abydos, Umm el Qaab, tomb V. (Tomb of Khasekhemwy) and now in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Nimaathap (also read as '''Nima'at-Hapi and Nihap-ma'at''') was an ancient Egyptian queen consort at the transition time from 2nd Dynasty to 3rd Dynasty. Nimaathap may have acted as regent for her son Djoser.
Hesy-Ra
Hesire (also read Hesy-Re and Hesy-Ra) was an ancient Egyptian high official during the early Third Dynasty of Egypt. His most notable title was Wer-ibeḥsenjw, meaning either "Great one of the ivory cutters" or "Great one of the dentists", which makes him the earliest named dentist. His tomb is noted for its paintings and cedar wood panels.
Itet
thumb|A stele from the University of Chicago. The top layer depicts Itet's husband Nefermaat. The middle depicts Itet seated, behind her an unknown son (top) and Ankherfenedjef (bottom). The bottom layer depicts four more of their sons, from left to right, Wehemka, an unknown child, Ankhersheretef, and Nebkhenet. Itet () also known as Atet, was a royal woman who lived in ancient Egypt. She was the wife of Nefermaat, who was the eldest son of king Sneferu as well as a vizier and a religious leader in the royal court who officiated in the worship of Bastet. She was the mother of three daughters
Metjen
thumb|right|290px|Portrait and titles of Metjen from his tomb chapel. Metjen (also read as Methen) was an ancient Egyptian high official at the transition time from 3rd Dynasty to 4th Dynasty. He is famous for his tomb inscription, which states that he worked and lived under the kings (pharaohs) Huni and Sneferu.
Shepset-ipet
Shepset-ipet (also read as Shepsetipet and Shepset-ipwt) was an ancient Egyptian princess living during the late 2nd Dynasty. She may have been the daughter of king (pharaoh) Peribsen or Khasekhemwy. She is known by her decorated slab stela.
Sehener
Sehener (alternatively read as Seheneser and Sehefener) was an ancient Egyptian princess living during the late 2nd Dynasty. It is disputed as to who was the king (pharaoh) who reigned during Sehener's lifetime.