Tombs of the Nobles
Egypt
Tombs of the Nobles
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:19
Welcome to the Tombs of the Nobles, nestled in the rocky slopes of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna. While the Valley of the Kings is famous for its grand royal burials, this necropolis offers something arguably more fascinating: a direct…
Listen in the app2Tomb of Nakht (TT52): The Music of the Afterlife2:24
The tomb of Nakht is one of the most famous and beloved in the necropolis, despite its small size. Nakht was a scribe and an 'Astronomer of Amun' during the 18th Dynasty. …
Listen in the app3Tomb of Menna (TT69): The Scribe of the Fields2:31
Just a short walk from Nakht is the tomb of Menna, a high-ranking official who served as the 'Scribe of the Fields of the Lord of the Two Lands.' His job was to supervise the measurement and taxation of agricultural land, a role…
Listen in the app4Tomb of Senefer (TT96): The Vineyard of Eternity2:25
Prepare to descend deep into the earth as we visit the tomb of Senefer, the Mayor of Thebes during the reign of Amenhotep II. This tomb is colloquially known as the 'Tomb of the Vineyards,' and as soon as you reach the bottom of…
Listen in the app5Tomb of Userhat (TT56): The Royal Barber2:20
The tomb of Userhat brings us back to the surface and offers a fascinating look at a slightly different level of the Egyptian elite. Userhat was a scribe who served as a 'Counter of Bread' for Upper and Lower Egypt during the…
Listen in the app6Tomb of Roy (TT255): The Wailing Women2:14
The tomb of Roy, though small, is an absolute jewel of the Ramesside period, specifically the 19th Dynasty. Roy was a 'Royal Scribe' and the 'Steward of the Estates of Horemheb and Amun.' Because he lived later than Nakht or…
Listen in the app7The Ruins of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna2:13
As we walk back through the hillside, take a look at the landscape around you. This area, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, is a maze of ancient stone and modern history. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:44
Our journey through the Tombs of the Nobles has taken us from the heights of official power to the intimate details of household life. We have seen that the people of ancient Egypt were not just figures in a distant history book;…
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What is Tombs of the Nobles?
Tombs of the Nobles is a place in Egypt with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 18 min 10 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.7343, 32.6138 |
| Last updated |
