Tt69 Tomb Of Menna

The walls of Tomb TT69 display numerous painted scenes depicting agricultural activities, hunting expeditions, and religious ceremonies from ancient Egyptian life.

Constructed during the 18th Dynasty around 1420 BCE, the tomb belonged to Menna, an official who supervised fields for both the pharaoh and temple.

The tomb contains detailed paintings of the Weighing of the Heart ceremony, where Osiris determines the worthiness of the deceased to enter the afterlife.

The tomb requires advance booking through authorized tour guides, and photography inside the burial chamber follows strict regulations to protect the ancient artwork.

Scientists discovered that painters used advanced techniques to create optical illusions, making figures appear differently when viewed from various angles.

Address: PJJ5+VJF, Al Qarna, Luxor Governorate 1340420, Egypt 1340420

GPS coordinates: 25.73218,32.60905

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:25