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BENI HASSAN / Boasting tombs
The necropolis has a regulated entrance, but is open most of the day. The tombs are normally organised with two square rooms in from the cliff wall, before ending in a small niche. The tombs vary in size, but lies on a row parallel to the Nile's eastern bank. The Tomb of Amenemhet (no.2 from north)has a false door towards west, which is the direction through which the dead was believed to enter the underworld. On the walls are depictions of happenings from Amenemhet's life, but most scenes show what was expected for his afterlife. The Tomb of Khnumhotep (no.3) has an abundance of paintings on the walls, where his power as a governor is depicted, especially from the now gone people of the Amus. In the niche, parts of an original statue of Khnumhotep is preserved.The Tomb of Baqet is the oldest of the interesting tombs. This one offers its main attraction in paintings of wrestlers on the inner wall, but the sport has in many pictures been forgotten for other possibilities close bodily contact involves. Gazelles proves their vitality on the north wall.With a tiny tomb in between them, the Tomb of Kheti, is dedicated to the son of Baqet. The wall paintings here are most interesting in the respect that they show everyday scenes from the Middle Kingdom, with harvests of wine grapes and papyrus, as well as pleasures of music and dancing.Eat and Sleep Transportation Going Next © Copyright 1996-2009 LookLex Ltd. All rights reserved |
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