TT34
The Theban Tomb TT34 is located in El-Assasif. It forms part of the Theban Necropolis, situated on the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. The tomb is the burial place of the Ancient Egyptian official, Mentuemhat (Montuemhat).
| Theban tomb TT34 | |||
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| Burial site of Montuemhat | |||
 Floor plan of TT34 | |||
| Location | El-Assasif, Theban Necropolis | ||
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| Montuemhat in hieroglyphs |
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Entrance to the Tomb of Montemhat (TT34) in 2006
Montuemhat was the 4th Prophet of Amun, Mayor of Thebes, Governor of Upper Egypt, and served during the reigns of Taharqa and Psamtik I. He was the son of Esptah, a prophet of Amun and Mayor of the City, and Esenkhebi. His wives are named Wadjerenes (the daughter of Har, and granddaughter of King Piye), Eskhons, and Shepetenmut.[1]
References
- Porter and Moss, Topographical Bibliography: The Theban Necropolis, pg 56-61
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