Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum History's first samesex couple — Daily Tribune
The tomb of the royal manicurists Nianldikhnum and Khnumhotep,1 located at Saqqara, south of Unas causeway, not only enriches the written and iconographic source material with new data, but also attracts attention for a number of special features.
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The mastaba of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep The mastaba tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep is located in the northern area of Saqqara, the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital. It had been buried under the 700 metre causeway ( ), which joins the mortuary temple and pyramid of the pharaoh Unas (last king of Dynasty V) to the valley temple, it lay undiscovered until 1964.
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Making Queer History 2024 calendars are now available! This week we're heading back into ancient history, to the middle of the 5th dynasty of Egypt and one of the first known same-sex couples in history. The tomb of Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum was uncovered in 1964 and has been a fierce topic of debate since.
Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum
Explore a captivating glimpse into the past at the Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep Tombs, two remarkable archaeological sites nestled within Egypt's historic sands. Dating back to the revered Fifth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom, these tombs offer a unique window into the artistry and culture of ancient Egypt. Step into these tombs and journey through time.
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Illustration. by kairoinfo4u. published on 31 May 2021. Download Full Size Image. Wall -painting from the tomb of Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum, two royal officials who have been identified as possibly brothers or a same-sex couple. Reign of Nyuserre Ini, late 25th Century BCE. Saqqara, Egypt.
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On the eastern wall of the offering chamber, the identical pair are shown in the most intimate embrace possible within the canons of ancient Egyptian art. Niankhkhnum is on the right grasping his companion's right forearm; Khnumhotep, on the left, has his left arm across the other man's back, tightly clasping his shoulder. Again the tips of the.
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THE TOMB of NIANKHKHNUM and KHNUMHOTEP. a series of tombs with rock-cut passages in the escarpment facing the causeway that lead to the pyramid of Unas. Soon after the Chief Inspector Mounir Basta reported crawling on his hands and knees through the passages, entering one of the Old Kingdom tombs. He was impressed with its unique scenes of two.
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Embracing His Double: Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep January 2008 DOI: Authors: Vera Vasiljevic University of Belgrade Abstract The paper examines the names of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep,.
In All Their Looks & Words The Tomb Of Niankhkhnum And Khnumhotep Part
The tomb of Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum was discovered by Egyptologist Ahmed Moussa in the necropolis at Saqqara, Egypt in 1964, during the excavation of the causeway for the pyramid of King Unas. It is the only tomb in the necropolis where men are displayed embracing and holding hands. In addition, the men's chosen names (both theophorics to the creator-god Khnum) form a linguistic reference.
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Khnumhotep ( Ancient Egyptian: ẖnm.w-ḥtp (.w)) [1] and Niankhkhnum ( Ancient Egyptian: nj-ꜥnḫ-ẖnm.w) [2] were ancient Egyptian royal servants. They shared the title of Overseer of the Manicurists in the Palace of King Nyuserre Ini, sixth pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty, reigning during the second half of the 25th century BC.
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Khnumhotep ( Ancient Egyptian: ẖnm.w-ḥtp (.w)) and Niankhkhnum ( Ancient Egyptian: nj-ꜥnḫ-ẖnm.w) were ancient Egyptian royal servants. They shared the title of Overseer of the Manicurists in the Palace of King Nyuserre Ini, sixth pharaoh of the Fifth Dynasty, reigning during the second half of the 25th century BC.
A relief from the mastaba of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep, Metalworkers
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The Mastaba of Niankhkhnum (meaning "life belongs to Khnum") and Khnumhotep (meaning "Khnum is satisfied"), dating to the mid 5th Dynasty and probably either to the reign of Niusserre or Menkauhor, is located in the sector of the Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara. It is unusual, having been built for two officials, Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep.
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The tomb of Niankh-Khnum and Khnumhotep, Saqqara Both Niankh-Khnum and Khnumhotep served in the royal household of Niuserre Ini during the 5th Dynasty. Their joint tomb was discovered by Ahmed Moussa at Saqqara in 1964, and their relationship has remained subject of scholarly debate ever since.
The Kiss, Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep by Brightstone on DeviantArt
The mid-Fifth Dynasty tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep has bafled scholars since its discovery by Ahmed Moussa at Saqqara 52 years ago (1964).1 At the centre of the controversy are the tomb's enigmatic owners, as reflected in both the texts and decoration.
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The Saqqara tomb of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep has been the subject of considerable debate. Unique wall scenes in which the tomb-owners hold hands and embrace have led to much speculation about their relationship: some scholars suggest that the two were simply brothers and show filial affection, others have proposed that they were twins, ranging from identical to conjoined siblings, while a.