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Several cones, New Kingdom. Funerary cones were small cones made from clay that were used in ancient Egypt, almost exclusively in the Theban Necropolis. [1] The items were placed over the entrance of the chapel of a tomb. Early examples have been found from the Eleventh Dynasty. However, they are generally undecorated.
The Theban Tomb TT32 is located in El-Khokha, part of the Theban Necropolis, on the west bank of the Nile, opposite to Luxor. It is the burial place of the ancient Egyptian official, Djehutymose. Djehutymose (or Tuthmose) was a chief steward of Amun and overseer of the granaries of Upper and Lower Egypt during the reign of Ramesses II ( 19th ...
Egyptian officials recently announced the discovery of a tomb belonging to a doctor who treated pharaohs. The 4,100-year-old tomb features intricate carvings and artwork.
Excavations at the Mastaba of Hesy-re in November 2010. The Mastaba of Hesy-re is an ancient Egyptian tomb complex in the great necropolis of Saqqara in Egypt.It is the final resting place of the high official Hesy-re, who served in office during the Third Dynasty under King Djoser (Netjerikhet).
They likely date back over 3,000 years, officials said.
The tomb was partially discovered nearly 160 years ago but was lost in the sand until now. 4,400-year-old tomb — with a preserved mummy inside — unearthed in Egypt. Again
Painting of the 13th century BCE showing women in ceremonial attire, one at least wearing a perfume cone. Head cones, also known as perfume cones or wax cones, were a type of conical ornament worn atop the head in ancient Egypt. They are often depicted on paintings and bas-reliefs of the era, but were not found as archaeological evidence until ...
The Theban Tomb TT33 is an ancient Egyptian tomb. Located in El-Assasif , it is part of the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile , opposite to Luxor . The tomb is the burial place of the ancient Egyptian Padiamenope , who was Prophet and Chief Lector Priest during the 26th Dynasty .