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![[EGYPT 29365]
'Sem priest in Rekhmire's tomb at Luxor.'
This strange figure depicted on a wall in Rekhmire's tomb is a Sem priest wrapped up in a mummy-like shroud and placed on a chair. He has probably just awakened from a shamanic trance-like state in which he has visited the deceased in the underworld. This will help him to successfully perform the "Opening of the Mouth" ceremony on the mummy of the deceased, an animation ritual which will enable it to breathe, eat and speak in the afterlife. The wrapped up Sem priest is possibly identical to the tekenu we see in other tomb murals: a human-like bundle that is transported to the tomb on a sledge.
Rekhmire was an 18th dynasty vizier (viceroy) and mayor of Thebes during the reigns of Thutmosis III and Amenhotep II. His tomb (TT 100) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Africa/Egypt-Luxor-tombs/i-gdDkfZn/1/Ti/29365-egypt-Ti.jpg "[EGYPT 29365]
'Sem priest in Rekhmire's tomb at Luxor.'
This strange figure depicted on a wall in Rekhmire's tomb is a Sem priest wrapped up in a mummy-like shroud and placed on a chair. He has probably just awakened from a shamanic trance-like state in which he has visited the deceased in the underworld. This will help him to successfully perform the \"Opening of the Mouth\" ceremony on the mummy of the deceased, an animation ritual which will enable it to breathe, eat and speak in the afterlife. The wrapped up Sem priest is possibly identical to the tekenu we see in other tomb murals: a human-like bundle that is transported to the tomb on a sledge.
Rekhmire was an 18th dynasty vizier (viceroy) and mayor of Thebes during the reigns of Thutmosis III and Amenhotep II. His tomb (TT 100) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled \"Tombs of the Nobles\". Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.")
![[EGYPT 29366]
'Armless gods in Rekhmire's tomb at Luxor.'
Four armless gods standing in an enclosure are part of a scene that depicts funeral rites in the tomb of Rekhmire. The strikingly coloured figures are described by the hieroglyphics as "the gods at the great gates."
Rekhmire was an 18th dynasty vizier (viceroy) and mayor of Thebes during the reigns of Thutmosis III and Amenhotep II. His tomb (TT 100) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Africa/Egypt-Luxor-tombs/i-TDd99Cm/2/Ti/29366-egypt-Ti.jpg "[EGYPT 29366]
'Armless gods in Rekhmire's tomb at Luxor.'
Four armless gods standing in an enclosure are part of a scene that depicts funeral rites in the tomb of Rekhmire. The strikingly coloured figures are described by the hieroglyphics as \"the gods at the great gates.\"
Rekhmire was an 18th dynasty vizier (viceroy) and mayor of Thebes during the reigns of Thutmosis III and Amenhotep II. His tomb (TT 100) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled \"Tombs of the Nobles\". Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.")
![[EGYPT 29415]
'Ramses III and Hathor in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef shows Ramses III holding hands with the goddess Hathor.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Africa/Egypt-Luxor-tombs/i-FW3Z4Mv/2/Ti/29415-egypt-Ti.jpg "[EGYPT 29415]
'Ramses III and Hathor in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef shows Ramses III holding hands with the goddess Hathor.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.")
![[EGYPT 29414]
'Ramses III and Isis in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef shows Ramses III in an embrace with the goddess Isis. Ramses is wearing the blue khepresh crown while Isis' blue wig is topped by a vulture headdress and the sun disc between cows horns.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Africa/Egypt-Luxor-tombs/i-DdRHLcb/1/Ti/29414-egypt-Ti.jpg "[EGYPT 29414]
'Ramses III and Isis in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef shows Ramses III in an embrace with the goddess Isis. Ramses is wearing the blue khepresh crown while Isis' blue wig is topped by a vulture headdress and the sun disc between cows horns.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.")
![[EGYPT 29413]
'Gatekeeper in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays a bird headed genie, who according to chapters 145 and 146 of the Book of the Dead guards one of the pylons (gates) of the Kingdom of Osiris. The deceased will have to pass the gate and its guardian on his way to the afterlife.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Africa/Egypt-Luxor-tombs/i-wJjt8xf/1/Ti/29413-egypt-Ti.jpg "[EGYPT 29413]
'Gatekeeper in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays a bird headed genie, who according to chapters 145 and 146 of the Book of the Dead guards one of the pylons (gates) of the Kingdom of Osiris. The deceased will have to pass the gate and its guardian on his way to the afterlife.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.")
![[EGYPT 29412]
'Gatekeeper in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays a ram headed genie, who according to chapters 145 and 146 of the Book of the Dead guards one of the pylons (gates) of the Kingdom of Osiris. The deceased will have to pass the gate and its guardian on his way to the afterlife.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Africa/Egypt-Luxor-tombs/i-SqCNj8V/1/Ti/29412-egypt-Ti.jpg "[EGYPT 29412]
'Gatekeeper in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays a ram headed genie, who according to chapters 145 and 146 of the Book of the Dead guards one of the pylons (gates) of the Kingdom of Osiris. The deceased will have to pass the gate and its guardian on his way to the afterlife.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.")
![[EGYPT 29411]
'Isis in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays the goddess Isis, wearing a blue wig topped by a vulture headdress and the sun disc between cows horns.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Africa/Egypt-Luxor-tombs/i-Wv3mj7H/1/Ti/29411-egypt-Ti.jpg "[EGYPT 29411]
'Isis in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays the goddess Isis, wearing a blue wig topped by a vulture headdress and the sun disc between cows horns.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.")
![[EGYPT 29410]
'Ramses III in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief portrays Ramses III in the tomb which was made for his son prince Amenherkhepshef. Ramses is wearing a sumptuous loincloth adorned with feathers and completed with an embroidered corselet. His head is covered by a helmet decorated with golden rings
The tomb (QV 55), in which Amenherkhepshef was actually never buried, can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Africa/Egypt-Luxor-tombs/i-JBpnMfW/1/Ti/29410-egypt-Ti.jpg "[EGYPT 29410]
'Ramses III in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief portrays Ramses III in the tomb which was made for his son prince Amenherkhepshef. Ramses is wearing a sumptuous loincloth adorned with feathers and completed with an embroidered corselet. His head is covered by a helmet decorated with golden rings
The tomb (QV 55), in which Amenherkhepshef was actually never buried, can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.")
![[EGYPT 29409]
'Ptah-Tatenen in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays the creator god Ptah-Tatenen.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Africa/Egypt-Luxor-tombs/i-5rcxT22/1/Ti/29409-egypt-Ti.jpg "[EGYPT 29409]
'Ptah-Tatenen in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays the creator god Ptah-Tatenen.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.")
[EGYPT 29413]
'Gatekeeper in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays a bird headed genie, who according to chapters 145 and 146 of the Book of the Dead guards one of the pylons (gates) of the Kingdom of Osiris. The deceased will have to pass the gate and its guardian on his way to the afterlife.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.
'Gatekeeper in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays a bird headed genie, who according to chapters 145 and 146 of the Book of the Dead guards one of the pylons (gates) of the Kingdom of Osiris. The deceased will have to pass the gate and its guardian on his way to the afterlife.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.
![[EGYPT 29413]
'Gatekeeper in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays a bird headed genie, who according to chapters 145 and 146 of the Book of the Dead guards one of the pylons (gates) of the Kingdom of Osiris. The deceased will have to pass the gate and its guardian on his way to the afterlife.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Africa/Egypt-Luxor-tombs/i-wJjt8xf/1/L/29413-egypt-L.jpg "[EGYPT 29413]
'Gatekeeper in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays a bird headed genie, who according to chapters 145 and 146 of the Book of the Dead guards one of the pylons (gates) of the Kingdom of Osiris. The deceased will have to pass the gate and its guardian on his way to the afterlife.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.")
[EGYPT 29413]
'Gatekeeper in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays a bird headed genie, who according to chapters 145 and 146 of the Book of the Dead guards one of the pylons (gates) of the Kingdom of Osiris. The deceased will have to pass the gate and its guardian on his way to the afterlife.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.
'Gatekeeper in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef.'
This coloured relief in the tomb of Amenherkhepshef portrays a bird headed genie, who according to chapters 145 and 146 of the Book of the Dead guards one of the pylons (gates) of the Kingdom of Osiris. The deceased will have to pass the gate and its guardian on his way to the afterlife.
Amenherkhepshef was a royal scribe, commander of the cavalry and son of Ramses III. His tomb (QV 55) can be found in the Valley of the Queens on the Westbank at Luxor. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.
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