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The Tomb of Ahmose (EA3) at Amarna

by Jimmy Dun

Ahmose was 'Fanbearer on the King's Right Hand', 'Steward of the Estate of Akhetaten' and
'Royal Scribe' at Akhetaten during the Amarna Period. The tomb of Ahmose (Ahmes), located
in the northern group of private tombs at Amarna , is somewhat
atypical of many tombs in the region, being somewhat less extravagant since it has no columns
in its narrow halls. Also, the hall it is much longer and narrower than some of the other
examples at Amarna. Nevertheless, it was cut with considerable care and accuracy, and there
is some fine examples of the draftsmen's outlines in ink that remain. It is also one of the earliest
tombs of the group.

Side drawing of the tomb of Ahmose at Amarna

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