Publisher's Synopsis
This two-volume work reports on the Hungarian excavation (1983-1998) of the imposing tomb, and its pyramid monument, of Djehutymes, an important Theban official who worked for Ramsses II. Robbed of its original incumbent shortly after its completion, several later mummies and burials were discovered in the tomb, including Greco-Roman remains, accompanied by a variety of multi-period objects. This study presents detailed reports on the archaeological and architectural discoveries, including inscriptions, statues, paintings and friezes. It also looks at the religious symbolism of the paintings and reliefs in the monument, their secenes from everyday life and their portrayals of Djehutymes and his family. Finally, the graffiti and religious texts are considered. The second volume presents the plates, several of which are in colour.
