The Tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep
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The Tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep
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Buried in joint tomb in Saqqara provided by Pharaoh Niusere, wall paintings depict them in intimate embrace, describe them as "Joined in life and joined in death." It was revealed that this unique tomb had been built for two men to cohabit and that both shared identical titles in the palace of King Niuserre of the Fifth Dynasty: "Overseer of the manicurist in the palace of the king."
Education & Reference : History
May 20, 2006
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