Detail of the Queen Nefertari. She wears the gold Nekhbet headdress, only to be worn by Royal Women and Goddesses and composed by the vulture goddess Nekhbet holding the shenu, symbol of eternity. It is a golden crown for the Great Royal Wives. The headdress is surmounted by two tall gold feathers. A small solar disc stands at the centre of the feathers. The queen has golden earing in shape of a cobra
Detail of the Queen Nefertari. She wears the gold Nekhbet headdress, only to be worn by Royal Women and Goddesses and composed by the vulture goddess Nekhbet holding the shenu, symbol of eternity. It is a golden crown for the Great Royal Wives. The headdress is surmounted by two tall gold feathers. A small solar disc stands at the centre of the feathers. The queen has golden earing in shape of a cobra - 28896
External stone sarcophagus of Prince Amonherkhepshef, the son of Pharaoh Ramesses III and, probably, the great royal wife Tyti, interred in the nearby tomb QV 52. The sarcophagus, with an anthropomorphic lid, is unfinished and it is in the last room of the tomb (Chamber F) instead of in the burial chamber (Chamber D). Recent research has shown that the prince was never interred in the tomb built for him, because a sarcophagus bearing the name of Amonherkhepshef was found in another tomb, that of an important official of the queen Tausert, chancellor Bay (the tomb KV13). However, the reasons for this change are still unclear and should perhaps be sought in the social changes that occurred towards the end of the reign of Ramesses III and that affected accordingly also the tombs of the Theban necropolis.
External stone sarcophagus of Prince Amonherkhepshef, the son of Pharaoh Ramesses III and, probably, the great royal wife Tyti, interred in the nearby tomb QV 52. The sarcophagus, with an anthropomorphic lid, is unfinished and it is in the last room of the tomb (Chamber F) instead of in the burial chamber (Chamber D). Recent research has shown that the prince was never interred in the tomb built for him, because a sarcophagus bearing the name of Amonherkhepshef was found in another tomb, that of an important official of the queen Tausert, chancellor Bay (the tomb KV13). However, the reasons for this change are still unclear and should perhaps be sought in the social changes that occurred towards the end of the reign of Ramesses III and that affected accordingly also the tombs of the Theban necropolis. - 9613
Detail. Queen Nefertari, wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, offers two jars Nw, with a globular form, to a deity.
Detail. Queen Nefertari, wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, offers two jars Nw, with a globular form, to a deity. - 28838
goddess-maat
goddess-maat - 28835
Detail of the texts inside the tomb of Nefertari
Detail of the texts inside the tomb of Nefertari - 28895
Nefertari offering nemset jars
Nefertari offering nemset jars - 28897
Nefertari offers linen to Ptah, god of the arts and weaving. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower. Around her neck is a necklace of pearl bracelets. The queen offers linen in the form of the hieroglyphic sign used for the cloth, much of which is on a table in front of her.
Nefertari offers linen to Ptah, god of the arts and weaving. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower. Around her neck is a necklace of pearl bracelets. The queen offers linen in the form of the hieroglyphic sign used for the cloth, much of which is on a table in front of her. - 30857
Nefertari offers linen to Ptah, god of the arts and weaving. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower. Around her neck is a necklace of pearl bracelets. The queen offers linen in the form of the hieroglyphic sign used for the cloth, much of which is on a table in front of her.
Nefertari offers linen to Ptah, god of the arts and weaving. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower. Around her neck is a necklace of pearl bracelets. The queen offers linen in the form of the hieroglyphic sign used for the cloth, much of which is on a table in front of her. - 30858
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Isis is depicted in the act of offering the ankh, the symbol of life, to Queen Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Isis is depicted in the act of offering the ankh, the symbol of life, to Queen Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30899
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; at the top two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both sitting on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches.
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; at the top two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both sitting on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches. - 31810
On the right, Queen Nefertari is depicted worshipping seven cows and a bull. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen wears a pearl necklace. On the left two registers show the seven cows and the bull (bottom left) each placed behind a small table for offerings for Nefertari's nourishment. All the animals have names. In the lower register are represented the helms that will help the queen during her navigation among the stars.
On the right, Queen Nefertari is depicted worshipping seven cows and a bull. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen wears a pearl necklace. On the left two registers show the seven cows and the bull (bottom left) each placed behind a small table for offerings for Nefertari's nourishment. All the animals have names. In the lower register are represented the helms that will help the queen during her navigation among the stars. - 30842
Nefertari, depicted on the left in an adoring attitude separated from the scene behind her by a golden band. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disc. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. In front of the queen a golden cartouche encloses Nefertari's name. The entire scene is surmounted by the sky symbol.
Nefertari, depicted on the left in an adoring attitude separated from the scene behind her by a golden band. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disc. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. In front of the queen a golden cartouche encloses Nefertari's name. The entire scene is surmounted by the sky symbol. - 30846
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a cobra. Around her neck is a pearl necklace.
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a cobra. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. - 30871
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower. Around her neck is a pearl necklace.
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. - 30850
Queen Nefertari is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon.On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small solar disc. Around the neck a necklace of pearls, bracelets and wristbands.A kheker frieze decorates the top, below it is a dark blue band in the shape of the pet hieroglyph to indicate the sky
Queen Nefertari is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon.On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small solar disc. Around the neck a necklace of pearls, bracelets and wristbands.A kheker frieze decorates the top, below it is a dark blue band in the shape of the pet hieroglyph to indicate the sky - 30880
One of the doors in chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. The door, in gold and red, is followed by three figures identified as the keeper, the guardian and the messenger. The first has a ram's head, red-brown skin and holds a branch in his right hand and a knife in his left hand. She wears a green dress with a white and gold skirt. The second is a female figure with an animal's head. She wears a red dress and holds an ankh in her right hand and a knife in her left. The last, also a female character, has a human head and dresses as usual, clutching an ankh in both hands.
One of the doors in chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. The door, in gold and red, is followed by three figures identified as the keeper, the guardian and the messenger. The first has a ram's head, red-brown skin and holds a branch in his right hand and a knife in his left hand. She wears a green dress with a white and gold skirt. The second is a female figure with an animal's head. She wears a red dress and holds an ankh in her right hand and a knife in her left. The last, also a female character, has a human head and dresses as usual, clutching an ankh in both hands. - 30881
One of the doors in chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. The door, in gold and red, is followed by three figures identified as the keeper, the guardian and the messenger. The first has a ram's head, red-brown skin and holds a branch in his right hand and a knife in his left hand. She wears a green dress with a white and gold skirt. The second is a female figure with a lion's head surmounted by two snakes. She wears a red dress and holds an ankh in her right hand and a knife in her left. The last has a human head and dresses like the first, clutching an ankh in both hands.
One of the doors in chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. The door, in gold and red, is followed by three figures identified as the keeper, the guardian and the messenger. The first has a ram's head, red-brown skin and holds a branch in his right hand and a knife in his left hand. She wears a green dress with a white and gold skirt. The second is a female figure with a lion's head surmounted by two snakes. She wears a red dress and holds an ankh in her right hand and a knife in her left. The last has a human head and dresses like the first, clutching an ankh in both hands. - 30883
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a cobra. Around her neck is a pearl necklace.
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a cobra. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. - 30866
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower and a pearl necklace around her neck. Nefertari stands in front of Thoth god of writing and on a pedestal are writing implements and an object in the form of a frog.
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower and a pearl necklace around her neck. Nefertari stands in front of Thoth god of writing and on a pedestal are writing implements and an object in the form of a frog. - 30859
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; on top are two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both seated on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches.
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; on top are two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both seated on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches. - 31817
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; at the top two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both sitting on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches.
West wall of the descent Detail of Nefertari's offerings to Isis, Neftis and Maat. The queen, dressed according to custom, holds two nemset jars and a table with offerings of fruit, vegetables, animal parts, and loaves of bread; at the top two small smoking braziers. In front of Nefertari are three goddesses: Isis in red with bovine horns, solar disc and uraeus, Neftis in green with her emblem on her head, both sitting on a chair and clutching a sceptre was and an ankh. Maat kneeling in a red dress and spread wings closes the group. In front and behind the goddess the queen's cartouches. - 31818
One of the doors in chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. The door, in gold and red, is followed by three figures identified as the keeper, the guardian and the messenger. The first has a ram's head, red-brown skin and holds a branch in his right hand and a knife in his left hand. She wears a green dress with a white and gold skirt. The second is a female figure with an animal's head. She wears a red dress and holds an ankh in her right hand and a knife in her left. The last, also a female character, has a human head and dresses as usual, clutching an ankh in both hands.
One of the doors in chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. The door, in gold and red, is followed by three figures identified as the keeper, the guardian and the messenger. The first has a ram's head, red-brown skin and holds a branch in his right hand and a knife in his left hand. She wears a green dress with a white and gold skirt. The second is a female figure with an animal's head. She wears a red dress and holds an ankh in her right hand and a knife in her left. The last, also a female character, has a human head and dresses as usual, clutching an ankh in both hands. - 31844
Guardians of the doors in Chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. The door is followed by three figures identified as the keeper, the guardian and the messenger. The first has a ram's head, red-brown skin and holds a branch in his right hand and a knife in his left hand. He wears a green dress with a white and gold skirt. The image shows the second guardian, a female figure with an animal's head. She wears a red dress and holds an ankh in her right hand and a knife in her left. The last, also a female character, has a human head and dresses as usual, clutching an ankh in both hands.
Guardians of the doors in Chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. The door is followed by three figures identified as the keeper, the guardian and the messenger. The first has a ram's head, red-brown skin and holds a branch in his right hand and a knife in his left hand. He wears a green dress with a white and gold skirt. The image shows the second guardian, a female figure with an animal's head. She wears a red dress and holds an ankh in her right hand and a knife in her left. The last, also a female character, has a human head and dresses as usual, clutching an ankh in both hands. - 31845
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon.On her head she has the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. Around the neck a necklace of pearls, bracelets and wristbands.A kheker frieze decorates the top, below it is a dark blue band in the shape of the pet hieroglyph to indicate the sky
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon.On her head she has the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. Around the neck a necklace of pearls, bracelets and wristbands.A kheker frieze decorates the top, below it is a dark blue band in the shape of the pet hieroglyph to indicate the sky - 30878
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon.On her head she has the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. Around the neck a necklace of pearls, bracelets and wristbands.A kheker frieze decorates the top, below it is a dark blue band in the shape of the pet hieroglyph to indicate the sky
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon.On her head she has the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. Around the neck a necklace of pearls, bracelets and wristbands.A kheker frieze decorates the top, below it is a dark blue band in the shape of the pet hieroglyph to indicate the sky - 30879
Nefertari with her arms raised in adoration of Osiris. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small solar disc.
Nefertari with her arms raised in adoration of Osiris. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small solar disc. - 31881
Nefertari in front of Anubis and Isis. She is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. In front of the queen is a table with loaves of bread. Both deities are seated on thrones. Anubis is represented with the head of a jackal, wearing a golden skirt over a white one and a green tunic. In his right hand he clutches an ankh while his left holds a sceptre was. Behind him Isis wears a red robe and also holds an ankh and a was sceptre.
Nefertari in front of Anubis and Isis. She is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. In front of the queen is a table with loaves of bread. Both deities are seated on thrones. Anubis is represented with the head of a jackal, wearing a golden skirt over a white one and a green tunic. In his right hand he clutches an ankh while his left holds a sceptre was. Behind him Isis wears a red robe and also holds an ankh and a was sceptre. - 31847
Nefertari in front of Anubis and Isis. She is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. In front of the queen is a table with loaves of bread.
Nefertari in front of Anubis and Isis. She is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs and surmounted by two long golden feathers in the middle of which is a small sun disk. In front of the queen is a table with loaves of bread. - 31849
Detail of a female guardian following one of the gate of Chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. She is dressed in red and holds an ankh in each hand. She is the third of the group of guardians.
Detail of a female guardian following one of the gate of Chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. She is dressed in red and holds an ankh in each hand. She is the third of the group of guardians. - 28877
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tomb-of-khaemwaset-qv44 - 80733
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon.On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower. Around her neck is a pearl necklace.
Detail of Queen Nefertari. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon.On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. - 31814
The doors of chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. The door, in gold and red, is followed by three figures identified as the keeper, the guardian and the messenger. The first has a ram's head, red-brown skin and holds a branch in his right hand and a knife in his left hand. He wears a green dress with a white and gold skirt. The second is an animal-headed figure and holds an ankh in his right hand and a knife in his left. The last has a human head and dresses as usual, clutching an ankh in both hands. To the right is another doorway followed by another guardian with a ram's head.
The doors of chapter 144 of the Book of the Dead. The door, in gold and red, is followed by three figures identified as the keeper, the guardian and the messenger. The first has a ram's head, red-brown skin and holds a branch in his right hand and a knife in his left hand. He wears a green dress with a white and gold skirt. The second is an animal-headed figure and holds an ankh in his right hand and a knife in his left. The last has a human head and dresses as usual, clutching an ankh in both hands. To the right is another doorway followed by another guardian with a ram's head. - 30947
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Anubis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a necklace of pearls. Anubis is represented in the act of embracing the queen. He has the head of a jackal and a white kilt with golden pleats. He is the only male deity of a group of six deities painted on the pillars of the burial chamber.The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Anubis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a necklace of pearls. Anubis is represented in the act of embracing the queen. He has the head of a jackal and a white kilt with golden pleats. He is the only male deity of a group of six deities painted on the pillars of the burial chamber.The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30918
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her symbol of the West. Hathor is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her symbol of the West. Hathor is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30922
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30923
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Anubis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a necklace of pearls. Anubis is represented in the act of embracing the queen. He has the head of a jackal and a white kilt with golden pleats. He is the only male deity of a group of six deities painted on the pillars of the burial chamber.The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Anubis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a necklace of pearls. Anubis is represented in the act of embracing the queen. He has the head of a jackal and a white kilt with golden pleats. He is the only male deity of a group of six deities painted on the pillars of the burial chamber.The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30917
Nefertari is depicted under a canopus made of reeds. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower, a pearl necklace and bracelets. She wears a pair of sandals. With her right hand she holds the sceptre sekhem and plays with the senet that will allow her spirit to take the form of the bird ba with a human head and come out of the tomb during the day.
Nefertari is depicted under a canopus made of reeds. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower, a pearl necklace and bracelets. She wears a pair of sandals. With her right hand she holds the sceptre sekhem and plays with the senet that will allow her spirit to take the form of the bird ba with a human head and come out of the tomb during the day. - 30872
The ba is depicted above a building and is followed by the kneeling queen in the act of worshipping the Atum in the form of the sign akhet, i.e. the horizon with a rising sun supported here by two lions. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower, a pearl necklace and bracelets. On her feet is a pair of sandals.
The ba is depicted above a building and is followed by the kneeling queen in the act of worshipping the Atum in the form of the sign akhet, i.e. the horizon with a rising sun supported here by two lions. The queen is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head she wears the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. The queen also wears gold earrings in the shape of a lotus flower, a pearl necklace and bracelets. On her feet is a pair of sandals. - 30873
Detail of the scene of Nefertari's offerings to Hathor of the West, Selkis and Maat, depicted on the eastern wall of the descent relative to the second staircase. The image shows the sceptre was clutched by Selkis (left) and part of Hathor's throne (right)
Detail of the scene of Nefertari's offerings to Hathor of the West, Selkis and Maat, depicted on the eastern wall of the descent relative to the second staircase. The image shows the sceptre was clutched by Selkis (left) and part of Hathor's throne (right) - 31827
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30913
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Isis. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she wears her identifying symbol. Isis is depicted in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30914
Nefertari pays homage to Osiris, Hathor and Anubis. The queen has completed her journey. She is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. In front of her are two small tables. The first holds a large vessel while the second presents four small figures of the sons of Horus.
Nefertari pays homage to Osiris, Hathor and Anubis. The queen has completed her journey. She is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. In front of her are two small tables. The first holds a large vessel while the second presents four small figures of the sons of Horus. - 30908
Nefertari pays homage to Osiris, Hathor and Anubis. The queen has completed her journey. She is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. In front of her are two small tables. The first holds a large vessel while the second presents four small figures of the sons of Horus.
Nefertari pays homage to Osiris, Hathor and Anubis. The queen has completed her journey. She is dressed in a long, semi-transparent tunic. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the vulture Nekhbet clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. In front of her are two small tables. The first holds a large vessel while the second presents four small figures of the sons of Horus. - 30909
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30890
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around the neck a pearl necklace.
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around the neck a pearl necklace. - 30891
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30887
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around the neck a pearl necklace.
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around the neck a pearl necklace. - 30888
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection
The scene is painted on a pillar of the burial chamber. Nefertari stands in front of Hathor. The queen is dressed in a long semi-transparent tunic, knotted in the middle by a red ribbon. On her head is the Nekhbet headdress, exclusive to royal women and goddesses, consisting of the Nekhbet vulture clutching the shenu symbol of eternity, a golden crown for the great wives of the pharaohs. Around her neck is a pearl necklace. The goddess wears a red robe and on her head she carries a sun disk enclosed by two bovine horns. Hathor is represented in the act of embracing Nefertari. The text identifies the goddess and Nefertari. Behind the deity is a column with symbols of protection - 30889
Detail. The sarcophagus, with its anthropomorphic lid, was left unfinished and placed in the last chamber of the tomb (room F) instead of the burial chamber (room D). Recent research has shown that the prince was never interred in the tomb made for him, as a sarcophagus bearing the name Amonherkhepshef was found in another tomb, that of an important official of Queen Tausert, Chancellor Bay (tomb KV13). However, the reasons for this change are still unclear today and are perhaps to be sought in the social changes that took place towards the end of the reign of Ramesses III and that also affected the burials in the Theban necropolises as a consequence. Due to the obscure events surrounding the burial of Prince Amonherkhepshef, it cannot be stated with certainty that the face, with rather pronounced features and framed by a long wig, reproduces the features of the son of Ramesses III.
Detail. The sarcophagus, with its anthropomorphic lid, was left unfinished and placed in the last chamber of the tomb (room F) instead of the burial chamber (room D). Recent research has shown that the prince was never interred in the tomb made for him, as a sarcophagus bearing the name Amonherkhepshef was found in another tomb, that of an important official of Queen Tausert, Chancellor Bay (tomb KV13). However, the reasons for this change are still unclear today and are perhaps to be sought in the social changes that took place towards the end of the reign of Ramesses III and that also affected the burials in the Theban necropolises as a consequence. Due to the obscure events surrounding the burial of Prince Amonherkhepshef, it cannot be stated with certainty that the face, with rather pronounced features and framed by a long wig, reproduces the features of the son of Ramesses III. - 31295
The god Khnum, represented as a ram-headed man, was a creator-god: with his potter's wheel he created man by modelling him in clay. The figures created by Khnum were always two, as the creation of the human being was always followed by that of his Ka, the spiritual element understood as 'the life force of man'. Worshipped especially in Elephantine, he was also the tutelary god of those who resided in the region of the cataracts, 'the guardian of the sources of the Nile'.
The god Khnum, represented as a ram-headed man, was a creator-god: with his potter's wheel he created man by modelling him in clay. The figures created by Khnum were always two, as the creation of the human being was always followed by that of his Ka, the spiritual element understood as 'the life force of man'. Worshipped especially in Elephantine, he was also the tutelary god of those who resided in the region of the cataracts, 'the guardian of the sources of the Nile'. - 31297

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