Theban Tomb 69

Theban Tomb 69 is an ancient burial chamber in the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna necropolis with painted walls covering its interior surfaces. The artwork depicts people engaged in farming tasks, grain measurement, harvesting, and various scenes that documented daily work and household activities.

This tomb dates to the New Kingdom period and was built for Menna, an official who held positions as a scribe and harvest officer. Such decorated burial chambers served an important purpose in the beliefs and customs of ancient Egyptian society.

The paintings on the walls show people working in fields and managing crops, revealing how ordinary tasks filled the daily lives of ancient Egyptians. You can see the practical knowledge and skills that people valued and passed down through their families.

The best time to visit is between October and March when temperatures are more comfortable for walking around the site. Bring a flashlight since the interior is dim and helps you see the painted details more clearly on the upper parts and corners of the walls.

The paintings include detailed scenes showing how grain was measured and tracked during harvest, illustrating the administrative complexity involved in managing Egypt's food supply. Such precise documentation of measurement procedures is uncommon in other tombs from this era.

Part of: Sheikh Abd el-Qurna necropolis at Thebes

GPS coordinates: 25.73217,32.60897

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42