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TT9 (tomb)

Coordinates: 25°44′00″N 32°36′00″E / 25.7333°N 32.6000°E / 25.7333; 32.6000
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Theban tomb TT9
Burial site of Amenmose
LocationDeir el-Medina, Theban Necropolis
Discovered20th Dynasty, reign of Ramesses III
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Amenmose
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Era: New Kingdom
(1550–1069 BC)

The Theban Tomb TT9 is located in Deir el-Medina, part of the Theban Necropolis, on the west bank of the Nile, opposite to Luxor. It is the burial place of an ancient Egyptian artisan (his exact title was Servant in the Place of Truth) named Amenmose, who lived during the 20th Dynasty, during the reign of Ramesses III.[1]

Amenmose was a Servant in the Place of Truth and a Charmer of Scorpions. His wife was named Tent-hom.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Amenmose (Nekropolenarbeiter, 20. Dyn, TT9)" (in German). Retrieved 2008-10-02.
  2. ^ Porter and Moss, Topographical Bibliography: The Theban Necropolis, pp. 18–19

25°44′00″N 32°36′00″E / 25.7333°N 32.6000°E / 25.7333; 32.6000