TT35
Theban tomb
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The Theban Tomb TT35 is located in Dra' Abu el-Naga', part of the Theban Necropolis, on the west bank of the Nile, opposite to Luxor. It is the burial place of the ancient Egyptian noble named Bakenkhonsu, who lived during the 19th Dynasty, during the reign of Seti I and Ramesses II. Bakenkhonsu, Bakenkhons, or Bekenkhons was a High Priest of Amun.[1][2] His Tomb was excaveted by the Expedition of the Museum of the University of Pennsylvania in 1921–1923.[3]
| Theban tomb TT35 | |
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| Burial site of Bakenkhonsu | |
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| Location | Dra' Abu el-Naga', Theban Necropolis |
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| Bakenkhonsu in hieroglyphs | |||||
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| Era: New Kingdom (1550–1069 BC) | |||||
He was the son of Roma, as well High Priest of Amun and his wife who was also called Roma. Bakenkhonsus' wife was named Meretseger, Mertseger, or Mersagret. She held the titles of Chief of the Harem of Amun.[1][3]