The Career of Amenemopet (TT 276)


World Heritage Site: Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis

Publication Year: 2022

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHEC5E83C4F3B

Summary

Amenemopet, a nobleman from the mid-18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, rose to prominence through his distinguished career at the royal court. His titles and epithets, preserved in the remains of his tomb (TT 276) in Thebes' necropolis, reveal his progression from a royal nursery upbringing to becoming a trusted advisor and personal confidant of the king. The study, based on approximately 20 honorific, administrative, military, and religious titles, highlights Amenemopet's pivotal role as responsible for the king's personal suite, underscoring the significance of his position within the royal court.

Citation

Saad, A. (2022). The Career of Amenemopet (TT 276). مجـلة کلية الآثـار بقنا - جامعة جنوب الوادي, 17(1), 1–25. https://doi.org/10.21608/mkaq.2022.151972.1028

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