TT57

Theban tomb TT57
Burial site of Khaemhat called Mahu

Replica of a relief from Khaemhat's tomb
Location Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Theban Necropolis
Discovered Open in antiquity
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called


[1]
Khaemhat called Mahu
in hieroglyphs

The Theban Tomb TT57 is located in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna. It forms part of the Theban Necropolis, situated on the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor.[2] The tomb is the burial place of the Ancient Egyptian official, Khaemhat who was Royal Scribe, Overseer of Royal Granaries, during the reign Amenhotep III.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Porter and Moss, Topographical Bibliography: The Theban Necropolis, pg 47-49
  2. ↑ "Bibliography for TT 57: Khaemhet, called Mahu.". Retrieved 2008-06-02.
  3. ↑ Baikie, James (1932). Egyptian Antiquities in the Nile Valley. Methuen. p. .


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