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Egypt: Tombs of Luxor
Except the Valley of the Kings every necropolis of Luxor features in this photo collection: the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis (7 tombs), the Necropolis of Deir el Medina (2 tombs), the Necropolis of Dra Abu el-Naga (1 tomb), the Necropolis of El-Khoka (3 tombs) and the Asasif Necropolis (2 tombs). These are commonly known as the "Tombs of the Nobles". Additionally one tomb in the Valley of the Queens is featured. No effort is spared to achieve the highest possible quality of photographic reproduction of the murals and reliefs, showing the original colours at neutral white balance and even lighting. Some subjects are well known, others rarely reproduced, like the ceilings. Details bring daily life and burial rituals of the ancient Egyptians into focus. The captions add in-depth information.

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  • [EGYPT 29319] ’Papyrus swamp in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ This papyrus swamp is part of a hunting scene in the tomb of Menna. Ducks and other birds are nesting in the swamp and at least five nests with eggs are depicted. The latter are about to be plundered by a striped cat and a rodent. On the left Menna (only partly visible here) is standing on a papyrus boat and is holding two white birds which are possible used to lure other birds. He is hunting the fowl in the swamp with black throwing sticks, five of which are depicted among the startled birds. On the right a second representation of Menna (only his arm is visible) on a boat is spearing fish. Standing before both representations of Menna are his sons, holding the caught birds and a lotus flower. The papyrus swamp was seen as a mythological place of regeneration and fertility. One of the wishes for the afterlife was phrased as follows: "May you pluck papyrus plants, rushes, lotuses and lotus buds. There shall come to you waterfowl in thousands, lying on your path; you cast your throwstick at them, and it means that a thousand are fallen at the sound of its wind . . . ." Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) can be found in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29319] ’Papyrus swamp in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ This papyrus swamp is part of a hunting scene in the tomb of Menna. Ducks and other birds are nesting in the swamp and at least five nests with eggs are depicted. The latter are about to be plundered by a striped cat and a rodent. On the left Menna (only partly visible here) is standing on a papyrus boat and is holding two white birds which are possible used to lure other birds. He is hunting the fowl in the swamp with black throwing sticks, five of which are depicted among the startled birds. On the right a second representation of Menna (only his arm is visible) on a boat is spearing fish. Standing before both representations of Menna are his sons, holding the caught birds and a lotus flower. The papyrus swamp was seen as a mythological place of regeneration and fertility. One of the wishes for the afterlife was phrased as follows: "May you pluck papyrus plants, rushes, lotuses and lotus buds. There shall come to you waterfowl in thousands, lying on your path; you cast your throwstick at them, and it means that a thousand are fallen at the sound of its wind . . . ." Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) can be found in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29321] ’Ducks in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ A pool with ducks and lotus flowers is part of a papyrus swamp hunting scene in the tomb of Menna. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) can be found in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29321] ’Ducks in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ A pool with ducks and lotus flowers is part of a papyrus swamp hunting scene in the tomb of Menna. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) can be found in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29323] ’Girl with lotus flowers in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in the tomb of Menna shows a young girl carrying lotus flowers and the ducks that her father Menna has caught while hunting in a papyrus swamp. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) can be found in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29323] ’Girl with lotus flowers in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in the tomb of Menna shows a young girl carrying lotus flowers and the ducks that her father Menna has caught while hunting in a papyrus swamp. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) can be found in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29325] ’Measuring the harvest in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ This scene in the tomb of Menna portrays a man who is using a rope to measure a field in order to ascertain the portion of the harvest that will have to be paid as tax to the estate of the temple of Amon. Wrapped around his upper arm is spare coil of rope. He is followed by an apparently blind man who makes use of a cane and the head of a child to guide himself. The measuring dignitary is confronted by a man who is possibly the owner of the land and who is presenting a sheaf of wheat and a pointed bread. A bribe to lower the taxes? Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29325] ’Measuring the harvest in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ This scene in the tomb of Menna portrays a man who is using a rope to measure a field in order to ascertain the portion of the harvest that will have to be paid as tax to the estate of the temple of Amon. Wrapped around his upper arm is spare coil of rope. He is followed by an apparently blind man who makes use of a cane and the head of a child to guide himself. The measuring dignitary is confronted by a man who is possibly the owner of the land and who is presenting a sheaf of wheat and a pointed bread. A bribe to lower the taxes? Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29327] ’Winnowing scene in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ Nine peasants occupy themselves with winnowing wheat in this scene in Menna's tomb. They all wear white scarfs to protect their hair from the dust. The six men at the edge of the scene each hold two scoops with which they toss the wheat, obtained from the piles behind them. The chaff, being lighter flies away while the heavier grains fall to the ground. In the center three men with brooms clear away the dust and straw from the accumulating wheat grains. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29327] ’Winnowing scene in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ Nine peasants occupy themselves with winnowing wheat in this scene in Menna's tomb. They all wear white scarfs to protect their hair from the dust. The six men at the edge of the scene each hold two scoops with which they toss the wheat, obtained from the piles behind them. The chaff, being lighter flies away while the heavier grains fall to the ground. In the center three men with brooms clear away the dust and straw from the accumulating wheat grains. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29329] ’Worship in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ Menna's wife Henuttawi has her hands raised in worship in an offering scene on one of the walls of her husband's tomb. She wears an elaborate black wig, held in place by a headband with a lotus flower at the front. The wig is topped with a perfume cone of fragrant grease. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29329] ’Worship in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ Menna's wife Henuttawi has her hands raised in worship in an offering scene on one of the walls of her husband's tomb. She wears an elaborate black wig, held in place by a headband with a lotus flower at the front. The wig is topped with a perfume cone of fragrant grease. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29331] 'Herding cattle in Khaemhat's tomb at Luxor.' A well crafted relief in the tomb of Khaemhat shows two men herding cattle. Khaemhat (also known as Mahu) was an 18th dynasty royal scribe and 'Overseer of the Granaries of Upper and Lower Egypt. His tomb (TT 57) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29331] 'Herding cattle in Khaemhat's tomb at Luxor.' A well crafted relief in the tomb of Khaemhat shows two men herding cattle. Khaemhat (also known as Mahu) was an 18th dynasty royal scribe and 'Overseer of the Granaries of Upper and Lower Egypt. His tomb (TT 57) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29333] ’Guests at funeral banquet in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ Guests at the funeral banquet of Ramose adorn the wall left of the entrance to his tomb. Depicted are Neby and Apuya, the parents of Ramose. The scene is carved with very fine detail into limestone and left uncoloured except for the eyes of the figures. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29333] ’Guests at funeral banquet in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ Guests at the funeral banquet of Ramose adorn the wall left of the entrance to his tomb. Depicted are Neby and Apuya, the parents of Ramose. The scene is carved with very fine detail into limestone and left uncoloured except for the eyes of the figures. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29335] ’Guest at funeral banquet in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ Guests at the funeral banquet of Ramose adorn the wall left of the entrance to his tomb. Here we see Apuya, mother of Ramose, wearing a wig, held in place by a headband with a lotus flower at the front. The scene is carved with very fine detail into limestone and left uncoloured except for the eyes of the figure. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29335] ’Guest at funeral banquet in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ Guests at the funeral banquet of Ramose adorn the wall left of the entrance to his tomb. Here we see Apuya, mother of Ramose, wearing a wig, held in place by a headband with a lotus flower at the front. The scene is carved with very fine detail into limestone and left uncoloured except for the eyes of the figure. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29337] ’Funeral procession in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in Ramose's tomb shows a procession of mourners transporting funerary goods to his tomb: a fan, a bed with headrest, chests, a chair, a scribe's palette, vases, sandals and boxes of shabtis. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29337] ’Funeral procession in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in Ramose's tomb shows a procession of mourners transporting funerary goods to his tomb: a fan, a bed with headrest, chests, a chair, a scribe's palette, vases, sandals and boxes of shabtis. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29339] ’Mourning women in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in Ramose's tomb shows kneeling women with tear-stained faces covering their heads with dust as a sign of mourning. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Paul Smit and Mick Palarczyk.

    [EGYPT 29339] ’Mourning women in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in Ramose's tomb shows kneeling women with tear-stained faces covering their heads with dust as a sign of mourning. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Paul Smit and Mick Palarczyk.

  • [EGYPT 29341] ’Tree goddess in Nakht's tomb at Luxor.’ A scene in the tomb of Nakht portrays a tree goddess presenting several offerings to the deceased on a tray: beer, an elongated bread, a cup of grapes and a bunch of onions. Suspended from her right hand hangs a grape vine and in the left she holds three stems of papyrus. Although there is no text here that describes her, the tree goddess or 'Lady of the Sycamore' is usually identified with either Nut, Hathor or Isis. In most tombs she is portrayed as a wood-nymph within the tree, but here she is shown with an emblematic sycamore tree on her head. The Egyptians believed that she would emerge from the sycamore when the ba-soul (in bird form) rested in the tree's shade and would give it nourishment and water. Nakht was an 18th dynasty scribe and 'Observer of the Hours of the Night' at the temple of Amon, which meant he was either an actual astronomer, or at least he was responsible for assuring that rituals were carried out at the correct times. His tomb (TT 52) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29341] ’Tree goddess in Nakht's tomb at Luxor.’ A scene in the tomb of Nakht portrays a tree goddess presenting several offerings to the deceased on a tray: beer, an elongated bread, a cup of grapes and a bunch of onions. Suspended from her right hand hangs a grape vine and in the left she holds three stems of papyrus. Although there is no text here that describes her, the tree goddess or 'Lady of the Sycamore' is usually identified with either Nut, Hathor or Isis. In most tombs she is portrayed as a wood-nymph within the tree, but here she is shown with an emblematic sycamore tree on her head. The Egyptians believed that she would emerge from the sycamore when the ba-soul (in bird form) rested in the tree's shade and would give it nourishment and water. Nakht was an 18th dynasty scribe and 'Observer of the Hours of the Night' at the temple of Amon, which meant he was either an actual astronomer, or at least he was responsible for assuring that rituals were carried out at the correct times. His tomb (TT 52) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29343] ’Mourning women in Userhet's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in Userhet's tomb shows women covering their heads with dust as a sign of mourning. Userhet (also called Neferhabef) was 'First Prophet of the Royal Ka (soul) of Thutmosis I' and served in the cult temple of this 18th dynasty pharaoh during the reigns of 19th dynasty pharaohs Ramses I and Seti I. His tomb (TT 51) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". Originally it was one of the most beautiful tombs of the necropolis, but it was badly vandalized in 1941, leaving most figures with chiseled out eyes. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29343] ’Mourning women in Userhet's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in Userhet's tomb shows women covering their heads with dust as a sign of mourning. Userhet (also called Neferhabef) was 'First Prophet of the Royal Ka (soul) of Thutmosis I' and served in the cult temple of this 18th dynasty pharaoh during the reigns of 19th dynasty pharaohs Ramses I and Seti I. His tomb (TT 51) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". Originally it was one of the most beautiful tombs of the necropolis, but it was badly vandalized in 1941, leaving most figures with chiseled out eyes. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29320] ’Papyrus swamp in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ This papyrus swamp is part of a hunting scene in the tomb of Menna. Ducks and other birds are nesting in the swamp and at least five nests with eggs are depicted. The latter are about to be plundered by a striped cat and a rodent. The fowl are hunted with throwing sticks, five of which are depicted among the startled birds. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) can be found in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29320] ’Papyrus swamp in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ This papyrus swamp is part of a hunting scene in the tomb of Menna. Ducks and other birds are nesting in the swamp and at least five nests with eggs are depicted. The latter are about to be plundered by a striped cat and a rodent. The fowl are hunted with throwing sticks, five of which are depicted among the startled birds. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) can be found in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29322] ’Girl with lotus flowers in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in the tomb of Menna shows a young girl carrying lotus flowers and the ducks that her father Menna has caught while hunting in a papyrus swamp. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) can be found in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29322] ’Girl with lotus flowers in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in the tomb of Menna shows a young girl carrying lotus flowers and the ducks that her father Menna has caught while hunting in a papyrus swamp. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) can be found in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29324] ’Herdsman with calf in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ Leading a procession of offering bearers a herdsman with a receding hairline is guiding a calf, the neck of which is decorated with a lotus flower. The scene can be found on one of the walls of the tomb of Menna. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29324] ’Herdsman with calf in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ Leading a procession of offering bearers a herdsman with a receding hairline is guiding a calf, the neck of which is decorated with a lotus flower. The scene can be found on one of the walls of the tomb of Menna. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29326] ’Harvest scene in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ This harvest scene in Menna's tomb shows a man carrying the crop in a large net suspended from a pole which rests on his shoulders. At the edge of the field two men are resting under a tree, each seated on a stool. The one on the left appears to have fallen asleep, while the other is playing a flute. A goatskin, probably filled with water, is hanging form the branches of the tree. On the right a supervisor is supporting himself with a staff. The heel of his front leg isn't resting on the ground, suggesting that he is handicapped. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29326] ’Harvest scene in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ This harvest scene in Menna's tomb shows a man carrying the crop in a large net suspended from a pole which rests on his shoulders. At the edge of the field two men are resting under a tree, each seated on a stool. The one on the left appears to have fallen asleep, while the other is playing a flute. A goatskin, probably filled with water, is hanging form the branches of the tree. On the right a supervisor is supporting himself with a staff. The heel of his front leg isn't resting on the ground, suggesting that he is handicapped. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29328] ’Chariot in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ Menna's chariot is depicted on one of the walls of his tomb. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29328] ’Chariot in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ Menna's chariot is depicted on one of the walls of his tomb. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29330] ’Relief of Khaemhat in his tomb at Luxor.’ The left wall of the entrance passage way of Khaemhat's tomb shows him worshipping the sun. The text columns record a hymn to Ra. Khaemhat (also known as Mahu) was an 18th dynasty royal scribe and 'Overseer of the Granaries of Upper and Lower Egypt. His tomb (TT 57) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29330] ’Relief of Khaemhat in his tomb at Luxor.’ The left wall of the entrance passage way of Khaemhat's tomb shows him worshipping the sun. The text columns record a hymn to Ra. Khaemhat (also known as Mahu) was an 18th dynasty royal scribe and 'Overseer of the Granaries of Upper and Lower Egypt. His tomb (TT 57) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29332] Osiris and Hathor-Imentet in Khaemhat's tomb at Luxor.' A well crafted relief in the tomb of Khaemhat shows a seated Osiris embraced from behind by the Goddess of the West (Hathor-Imentet). She is the mistress of the west, the land of the deceased, and wears the hieroglyph for 'west' as a headdress. Khaemhat (also known as Mahu) was an 18th dynasty royal scribe and 'Overseer of the Granaries of Upper and Lower Egypt. His tomb (TT 57) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29332] Osiris and Hathor-Imentet in Khaemhat's tomb at Luxor.' A well crafted relief in the tomb of Khaemhat shows a seated Osiris embraced from behind by the Goddess of the West (Hathor-Imentet). She is the mistress of the west, the land of the deceased, and wears the hieroglyph for 'west' as a headdress. Khaemhat (also known as Mahu) was an 18th dynasty royal scribe and 'Overseer of the Granaries of Upper and Lower Egypt. His tomb (TT 57) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29334] ’Guest at funeral banquet in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ Guests at the funeral banquet of Ramose adorn the wall left of the entrance to his tomb. Here we see Neby, the father of Ramose. The scene is carved with very fine detail into limestone and left uncoloured except for the eyes of the figure. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29334] ’Guest at funeral banquet in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ Guests at the funeral banquet of Ramose adorn the wall left of the entrance to his tomb. Here we see Neby, the father of Ramose. The scene is carved with very fine detail into limestone and left uncoloured except for the eyes of the figure. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29336] Bearers of offerings in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ A relief in Ramose's tomb shows bearers of offerings such as lotus flowers, waterfowl and bowls with figs, pomegranates and a pointed bread. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29336] Bearers of offerings in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ A relief in Ramose's tomb shows bearers of offerings such as lotus flowers, waterfowl and bowls with figs, pomegranates and a pointed bread. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29338] ’Wailing women in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in Ramose's tomb shows a procession of mourners in the centre of which a group a group of women in white robes are wailing for the deceased. The sense of grieve is evocatory depicted with tear-stained faces, raised hands and a girl which seems to clutch the waist of the woman in front of her in despair. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Paul Smit and Mick Palarczyk.

    [EGYPT 29338] ’Wailing women in Ramose's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in Ramose's tomb shows a procession of mourners in the centre of which a group a group of women in white robes are wailing for the deceased. The sense of grieve is evocatory depicted with tear-stained faces, raised hands and a girl which seems to clutch the waist of the woman in front of her in despair. Ramose was an 18th dynasty 'Governor of the Town' (of Thebes) and Vizier during the transition of the reigns of Amenhotep III and Echnaton. His tomb (TT 55) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". It is uncertain whether he was ever buried in this tomb or that he followed Echnaton to his new capital near Amarna and was buried there. Photo Paul Smit and Mick Palarczyk.

  • [EGYPT 29340] ’Musicians in Nakht's tomb at Luxor.’ A famous scene in the tomb of Nakht shows three girls playing a flute, a lute and a harp at the funeral banquet of the deceased. Nakht was an 18th dynasty scribe and 'Observer of the Hours of the Night' at the temple of Amon, which meant he was either an actual astronomer, or at least he was responsible for assuring that rituals were carried out at the correct times. His tomb (TT 52) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29340] ’Musicians in Nakht's tomb at Luxor.’ A famous scene in the tomb of Nakht shows three girls playing a flute, a lute and a harp at the funeral banquet of the deceased. Nakht was an 18th dynasty scribe and 'Observer of the Hours of the Night' at the temple of Amon, which meant he was either an actual astronomer, or at least he was responsible for assuring that rituals were carried out at the correct times. His tomb (TT 52) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

  • [EGYPT 29342] ’Mourning women in Userhet's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in Userhet's tomb shows women covering their heads with dust as a sign of mourning. Userhet (also called Neferhabef) was 'First Prophet of the Royal Ka (soul) of Thutmosis I' and served in the cult temple of this 18th dynasty pharaoh during the reigns of 19th dynasty pharaohs Ramses I and Seti I. His tomb (TT 51) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". Originally it was one of the most beautiful tombs of the necropolis, but it was badly vandalized in 1941, leaving most figures with chiseled out eyes. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

    [EGYPT 29342] ’Mourning women in Userhet's tomb at Luxor.’ A mural detail in Userhet's tomb shows women covering their heads with dust as a sign of mourning. Userhet (also called Neferhabef) was 'First Prophet of the Royal Ka (soul) of Thutmosis I' and served in the cult temple of this 18th dynasty pharaoh during the reigns of 19th dynasty pharaohs Ramses I and Seti I. His tomb (TT 51) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor and is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles". Originally it was one of the most beautiful tombs of the necropolis, but it was badly vandalized in 1941, leaving most figures with chiseled out eyes. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.

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    [EGYPT 29328] ’Chariot in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ Menna's chariot is depicted on one of the walls of his tomb. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests. His tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.
    [EGYPT 29329] ’Worship in Menna's tomb at Luxor.’ Menna's wife Henuttawi has her hands raised in worship in an offering scene on one of the walls of her husband's tomb. She wears an elaborate black wig, held in place by a headband with a lotus flower at the front. The wig is topped with a perfume cone of fragrant grease. Menna was an 18th dynasty inspector of estates and overseer of harvests and his tomb (TT 69) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the end of the reign of Thutmosis IV and the beginning of the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.
    [EGYPT 29330] ’Relief of Khaemhat in his tomb at Luxor.’ The left wall of the entrance passage way of Khaemhat's tomb shows him worshipping the sun. The text columns record a hymn to Ra. Khaemhat (also known as Mahu) was an 18th dynasty royal scribe and 'Overseer of the Granaries of Upper and Lower Egypt. His tomb (TT 57) is located in the Sheikh Abd el Qurnah Necropolis on the Westbank at Luxor. It is one of the socalled "Tombs of the Nobles" and dates to the reign of Amenhotep III. Photo Mick Palarczyk and Paul Smit.