Newberry, Percy E.: The life of Rekhmara, vezir of Upper Egypt under Thothmes III and Amenhetep II: (circa b.C. 1471 - 1448) (Westminster, 1900)

CONTENTS

PAGE

Preface ............... 9

I. Introduction—

1. Situation of the Tomb ........... 11

2. Previous Work at the Tomb ......... 11

3 The Life and Family History of Bekhmara . . . . . 13

II. Detailed Description of the Tomb and Explanation, of the Scenes and In-
scriptions—

A. Architectural Features and System of Decoration . . . . . 21

B. The Scenes and Inscriptions ......... 22

1. The Vezir's Office and the Inscription detailing his Duties .... 22

2. Inspection of the Apu or Taxes of Upper Egypt ..... 26

3. Inscription Recounting the Honours of Rekhmara ..... 33

4. Inscription Recording the Installation of Rekhmara into the Vezirate . 33

5. Rekhmara and the Members of his Family ....... 34

6. Rekhmara Receives Grain, etc., in the Temple of Amen . . . . 35

7. Rekhmara Receives the Petitions of the Poor . . . . . . 35

8. Rekhmara Inspects the Artificers of the Temple...... 36

9. Rekhmara Inspects the Brickmakers, Sculptors, etc., of the Temple . . 37
10. Rekhmara Inspects the Provisions of the Divine Offerings .... 38

List of Plates.............. 40

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