Theban tomb C.7 | |
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Burial site of Horimose | |
Location | Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Theban Necropolis |
Horimose |
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Era: New Kingdom (1550–1069 BC) |
Egyptian hieroglyphs |
The Theban Tomb C.7 is an ancient Egyptian tomb in Thebes, Upper Egypt. It is located in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, part of the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. It is the burial place of the ancient Egyptian Horimose (Harmosi), who was the Head custodian of the treasury in the King's Mansion on the West of Thebes (the Ramesseum). [1] [2] Horimose, his wife Mutemwia, [1] and a son named Kaemwaset are named in scenes in the Hall of the tomb. One of the scenes shows a row of kings including: Horemheb, Amenhotep III, Thutmosis IV, Amenhotep II, Thutmosis III, Thutmosis II and Thutmosis I. [2]
Rekhmire was an ancient Egyptian noble and official of the 18th Dynasty who served as "Governor of the Town" (Thebes) and Vizier during the reigns of Thutmosis III and Amenhotep II, circa 1400 BCE. He was the nephew of Vizier User, who took office at the time of the fifth year of Queen Hatshepsut’s reign. User's official titles included mayor of the city, vizier, and prince. Rekhmire is noted for constructing a lavishly decorated tomb for himself in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, part of the Theban Necropolis, containing lively, well preserved scenes of daily life during the Egyptian New Kingdom. His tomb is also important as it contains a full copy of a text detailing the duties of the office of the vizier, known as the Installation of the Vizier.
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Khonsu called To who was First Prophet of Menkheperre, during the reign of Ramesses II in the 19th Dynasty
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