Siese the Elder


Siese the Elder was the Superintendent of the Granary during the reign of Ramesses II. Siese and his family came from Asyut.
Siese is known from a statue now in the Louvre. Siese is said to be a Real King's scribe and the Superintendent of the Granary. On the dorsal pillar of the statue Siese is also said to be a General, and his position in the Granary is given in more detail as the Superintendent of the Granary of the North and South.
Siese's name also appears on an ostracon detailing a list of officials. He is named along with
  • Mahu, the Steward and Superintendent of the Fields of Montu,
  • Nakht, son of Pahedjet, the Superintendent of Partals/Judgement Halls,
  • Mose, son of Raemwia, Superintendent of the Workshop/Stores of Khonsu
  • Huy, son of Iyernutef, Treasury chief, Superintendent of the Fort
  • Pakhenmes, singer of Min in Koptos
  • Patutu, Policeman of the Estate of Amun-Re, King of the Gods
  • Sonb-ihay, Cowherd of the Altar
Siese the Elder was the father of Qeni and the grandfather of Siese the Younger, as recorded on a dyad belonging to Siese the Younger.