TT390
The Theban Tomb TT390 is located in South El-Assasif, part of the Theban Necropolis, on the west bank of the Nile, opposite to Luxor. It is the burial place of the Ancient Egyptian female scribe and Chief attendant of the Divine Adoratrice of Amun, Nitocris I, Irterau.[1] Irterau lived during the reign of Psamtik I[1] She was the daughter of the Divine Father of Amun Ipwer and his wife Tashaiu. In the court of the tomb her grandfather Zeho is also mentioned. Zeho was also a Divine Father of Amun.[1]
| Theban tomb TT390 | |||
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| Burial site of Irterau | |||
| Location | South El-Assasif, Theban Necropolis | ||
| Discovered | 1820 | ||
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| Irterau in hieroglyphs |
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It was first discovered in 1820 by Wilkinson, Hey and Burton, then by Lepsius; it was reopened in 2001.[2]
References
- Porter and Moss, Topographical Bibliography: The Theban Necropolis, pg 440-441
- "Tomb of Irtyrau". Retrieved 2010-08-15.
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