Wadj was an Ancient Egyptian local governor who is known from is rock cut tomb at Khelua in the Faiyum. [1] He lived in the 12th Dynasty around 1800 BC [2]
Wadj bears in his tomb many titles, the most important one was ˞Haty-a, indicating that he was the governor of a town. He was also overseer of priests and overlord of the marshes. His mother was a woman called Nebetmuti.
His burial complex consists of an entrance hall with 12 pillars. At the back were six statues showing Wadj standing. There were not well preserved when found. Behind that there is a big hall with again 12 pillars. The pillars show each on all four sides a standing figure of Wadj with his titles above. The remains show Wadj sitting in front of an offering table as well as many servants bringing offerings. [3] The walls of the hall were once decorated with reliefs but they are not well preserved. [4] A statue of Wadj showing him sitting was also found. The text provides further titles. [5]