Amarna Tomb 1
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| Amarna Tomb Northern tomb 1 | |
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| Burial site of Huya | |
 Plan of Amarna Tomb 1 | |
  Amarna Tomb Northern tomb 1 | |
| Coordinates | 27°39′42″N 30°54′20″E / 27.66167°N 30.90556°E |
| Location | Northern tombs of the Nobles, Amarna |
Amarna Tomb 1 is a sepulchre near Amarna, Upper Egypt. It is the tomb of the ancient Egyptian noble Huya, which is located in the cluster of tombs known collectively as the Northern tombs. Amarna Tomb 1 is important because its tomb scenes "are of particular historical importance. Two unusual themes occur. One concerns the presence at el-Amarna of Queen Tiye, Akhenaten’s mother" while another scene "records a public reception of foreign tribute" (the so-called 'Royal Durbar of Year 12) of Akhenaten, of which another version appears in the adjacent tomb Amarna Tomb 2 (of Meryre II)."[1] The other version survives in the tomb of Meryre II and is accompanied by a text--(Year 12, Month 6, Day 8).[2]
Huya was the treasurer and steward in the house of the King's Chief Wife, Tiye and the overseer of the royal quarters of the Great King's Wife Tiye. He held further titles including that of favorite of the Lord of the Two Lands.
Huya is also appointed as standard-bearer of the troop of young fighters called 'Aten Appears for him'. In other scenes, he is shown overseeing the craftsmen and others who serve under him. Mentioned in the tomb are the scribe of the House of Charm, Nakhtiu and the Overseer of the sculptors of the king's chief wife Tiye, named Iuti-Iuti.
Huya also mentions his wife Wenher, and his mother Tuy. In other scenes there is mention of two possible sisters of Huya, by the name of Nebet and Kherpu(t).
