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LUXOR
Tombs of the Nobles. Nakht
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In ancient Egypt was astronomy considered to be a science, therefore it is not surprising that one of the finest tombs here belongs to a royal astronomer. Nakht was the future teller of Tuthmosis 4 in the 15h century, as well as the overseer of vineyards.
Only one part of the tomb is decorated, the transverse antechamber. But the quality and the variations are great, as seen on the photos. There is a detailed harvest scene, as well a scene where a blind harpist plays for friends of Nakht.
The inner chamber has a false door, while the actual burial chamber is down a deep shaft and inaccessible.
Nakht's funerary statue lies now as a matter of fact in the Atlantic Ocean. It was lost during transport to USA in 1917.
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