EGYPT 661 - SENNEFER'S Tomb *T.T. 96* II - (by Egyptahotep)

SENNEFER's Tomb T.T. 96 : II :
Sennefer was mayor of Thebes during the reign of Amenhotep II (Dyn XVIII). His Tomb is located in Sheikh abd el Qurna and is one of the most beautiful tombs,and is known as "the tomb of the vineyards" due the beautiful decoration of the ceilings which give the impression of standing under an arbour hung with big bunches of grapes.
By the door to the burial chamber there is a lady named Senet-nefert 'beloved sister (wife) and Chantress of Amun', appears with the deceased and holds a sistrum and a menat necklace. She is named as the wife of Sennefer and 'Royal Wetnurse'. There is some confusion over Sennefer's wives, as the ladies names are Senet-nay in the upper chambers and Senet-nefert in the antechamber. and only the name of the lady Meryt appears in the burial chamber. Either the deceased had several wives over a period of time, or they are variations of the same name, with 'Meryt' used as a title in the burial chamber, meaning 'beloved