TT45, Ancient Egyptian tomb in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna necropolis at Thebes, Egypt
TT45 is a tomb carved into the limestone cliffs within the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna necropolis near Thebes. The structure contains several chambers decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions and painted reliefs that cover the walls.
The tomb was built during the New Kingdom for Djehuty, an official who managed the affairs of the high priest of Amun. His position reflects the importance of administrative roles in Ancient Egyptian society.
The wall paintings show scenes of religious ceremonies and the daily tasks that Egyptian officials performed in their time. Walking through, you can see how people worked and worshipped their gods.
The tomb can be reached by following marked paths through the necropolis during regular opening hours. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the pathways cross uneven ground and some passages require climbing steps.
The tomb preserves unusually detailed scenes of everyday life that are rarely found so well-preserved in other tombs. These painted images offer a rare glimpse into personal aspects of life that officials wanted to remember in the afterlife.
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