Tomb of Panehsy

The Tomb of Panehsy (also Panehesy, Panhesy) is a sepulchre in Amarna, Upper Egypt.

Panehsy's tomb, like the one belonging to Meryre, is known for the depictions of the temple of the Aten.

[6] In later times, his tomb was turned into a Coptic place of worship for a while[7] and suffered damage.

[1] Below that we have a double scene showing Akhenaten and Nefertiti with their three eldest daughters before an altar.

[1] On the right hand side Akhenaten and Nefertiti raise Sekhem scepters, giving homage to the sun.

The Queen's figure is accompanied by rather elaborate titulary: On the right hand side, we see the King burning spices in a hawk headed censing-spoon, while the queen presents a bouquet of lotus flowers.

This crown is worn on a uraeus shaped modius and on top of what looks like a khat headdress.

Akhenaten is depicted with the red crown of the North while Nefertiti seems to be wearing a short Nubian style wig (?).

It is not clear what the older princesses are offering, but Ankhesenpaaten and Neferneferuaten-tasherit are shown carrying bouquets of flowers just like their parents.

Meritaten is shown offering loaves, while Meketaten and Ankhesenpaaten shake a sitrum.

Nefertiti stands behind him either holding up her hands or possibly offering up flowers or food which can no longer be seen.

Plan of the tomb of Panhesy
Akhenaten and Nefertiti offering to the Aten. From the tomb of Panehsy in Amarna. from Lepsius Denkmahler.
Royal visit to the temple of the Aten. West wall of the tomb of Panehsy .
A corridor in Panehsy's tomb