The Necropolis Workforce and the Chronology of the 21 st Dynasty

A new analysis of Necropolis workmen's lists from Ancient Thebes reveals that only Jansen-Winkeln’s chronological hypothesis aligns with the dates recorded, suggesting these dates refer to Theban high priests of Amun rather than Tanite kings. This method also estimates a 14-year gap between year 10 of the Renaissance and year 1 of Pinedjem I, consistent with lunar observations and radiocarbon dating. Additionally, materials linked to scribe Horemkenese confirm his primary activity under Menkheperre, not Pinedjem I, reinforcing the study's chronological framework.

Antoine, J.-C. (2026). The Necropolis Workforce and the Chronology of the 21 ^st Dynasty. Zeitschrift Für Ägyptische Sprache Und Altertumskunde, 153(1), 23–42. https://doi.org/10.1515/zaes-2024-0031