| Theban tomb TT106 | |
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| Burial site of Paser | |
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| Location | Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Theban Necropolis |
The Theban Tomb TT106 is located in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna. It forms part of the Theban Necropolis, situated on the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. The tomb is the burial place of the ancient Egyptian noble and Vizier, Paser. [1]
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