Tomb of Panehsy
قبر بانحسي
tomb in Tell el-Amarna, Egypt
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1The Tomb of Panehsy at Saqqara
Welcome to one of the most exciting recent discoveries in the Saqqara necropolis: the tomb of Panehsy. While much of our attention at Saqqara is drawn to the ancient Old Kingdom pyramids, the site remained a prestigious burial…
Listen in the app2The Temple Facade and Entrance — Mud Brick and Limestone
The entrance to Panehsy's tomb immediately reveals the sophisticated construction techniques of the Nineteenth Dynasty. The upper structure of the tomb consists of mud-brick walls reaching about 1.5 meters in height, which were…
Listen in the app3The Central Courtyard and Colonnade — Sacred Gathering Space
Stepping into the central courtyard, you find yourself in an open-air space that was the heart of the tomb's ritual life. The courtyard is surrounded by a colonnade, and although many of the columns have fallen, two of them still…
Listen in the app4The Relief of Hathor — Worshipping the Goddess of the West
One of the most spectacular scenes in the entire tomb is a large relief depicting Panehsy and his wife worshipping the cow-goddess Hathor. Hathor was the 'Mistress of the West,' the deity who welcomed the deceased into the…
Listen in the app5The Offering Scenes — Rituals for Eternal Sustenance
Opposite the great relief of Hathor, the walls are decorated with vibrant scenes of the funeral banquet and the presentation of offerings. These images were intended to magically provide for Panehsy's spirit in the afterlife,…
Listen in the app6The Chapels of Yoeyoe and the Family — A Necropolis Community
To the east of Panehsy's main monument, the excavation has revealed several smaller chapels, providing a fascinating glimpse into the broader community that shared this part of the necropolis. One of these chapels belongs to a…
Listen in the app7The Burial Chamber and the Shaft — Descent into the Earth
Finally, we come to the most hidden part of the complex: the central passage and the shaft leading down to the burial chambers. Located beneath the floor of the inner sanctuary, this shaft drops several meters into the solid…
Listen in the app8The Tomb of Panehsy at Saqqara
As we conclude our visit to the tomb of Panehsy, take a final look at the intricate reliefs and the partially standing columns of the courtyard. We have explored the 'temple-tomb' of a powerful steward of Amun, a man who lived…
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What is Tomb of Panehsy?
Tomb of Panehsy is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 27.6617, 30.9056 |
| Last updated |
