Mysteries of Irtieru
The tomb of Irtieru (TT 390) is among the most
intriguing tombs of the Theban necropolis. Irtieru’s titles, Chief
Attendant to the God’s Wife Nitocris and Female Scribe place her among
the highest elite of her time. The wife and mother of Viziers of Upper
Egypt, she did not mention the names of her husband Nespamedu (buried in
Abydos) or her son Nespakashuty D (buried at Deir el Bahri) in the
decoration of her tomb. Few women even among the higher-ranking elite
had tombs that reflected this level of personal career orientation..........
intriguing tombs of the Theban necropolis. Irtieru’s titles, Chief
Attendant to the God’s Wife Nitocris and Female Scribe place her among
the highest elite of her time. The wife and mother of Viziers of Upper
Egypt, she did not mention the names of her husband Nespamedu (buried in
Abydos) or her son Nespakashuty D (buried at Deir el Bahri) in the
decoration of her tomb. Few women even among the higher-ranking elite
had tombs that reflected this level of personal career orientation..........
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