People

A rare glimpse into the life of Tsenhor, a funerary priest (choachyte) serving in the necropolis of ancient Thebes, reveals her social background and professional role. Her archive documents her dual marriages and surviving children, including hints at the early demise of an eldest son from her first marriage. This study reconstructs her family history amid the Persian administrative context following Egypt’s conquest by Cambyses, offering insights into post-conquest social dynamics in Thebes. By analyzing archival records, it bridges personal narratives with broader historical shifts.

Heel, K. D. v. (2014). People. Mrs. Tsenhor, 1–30. https://doi.org/10.5743/cairo/9789774166341.003.0001