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Fellows Sergej V. Ivanov and Edward R. Loring, Commentary by Edward R. Loring.
updated 30 May, 2008
Nesychonsw, niece and favorite wife of the High Priest of Amun, Paynedjem II,
died in the 5th year or the Tanite king Siamun. The "Royal Cache" TT320 was
prepared for her burial. This, and that of Paynedjem II 5 years later, are the only
two attested and the only primary burials in the tomb.
Nesychonsw appears to have died prematurely and unexpectedly as she had
not prepared her own coffins as was customary for highly placed persons. She
was buried in coffins which had been made for Paynedjem's sister-wife,
Asetemachbjt D, whose name was, in most cases, painted over and replaced
with that of the new owner.
Outer coffin of Nesychonsw (Lid)
all rights reserved (images may be used freely for non-commercial academic purposes). Photos by Research
Fellows Sergej V. Ivanov and Edward R. Loring, Commentary by Edward R. Loring.
updated 30 May, 2008
Nesychonsw, niece and favorite wife of the High Priest of Amun, Paynedjem II,
died in the 5th year or the Tanite king Siamun. The "Royal Cache" TT320 was
prepared for her burial. This, and that of Paynedjem II 5 years later, are the only
two attested and the only primary burials in the tomb.
Nesychonsw appears to have died prematurely and unexpectedly as she had
not prepared her own coffins as was customary for highly placed persons. She
was buried in coffins which had been made for Paynedjem's sister-wife,
Asetemachbjt D, whose name was, in most cases, painted over and replaced
with that of the new owner.
Outer coffin of Nesychonsw (Lid)
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