The tomb inscriptions also mention his mother and many maternal family members, while members of the paternal side are absent altogether it has therefore been suggested that he may have been of Kushite origin, given the typically matrilineal tradition of that society. : 261 : 168 From his titles and the text written on the walls of his tomb, it has been deduced that he must have had an exceptional knowledge of both royal and sacred texts. He was a "chief of the scribes of the king’s documents", but also held priestly positions such as chief ritualist priest, as well as liturgical scribe both at Thebes and Abydos. Notably, the name of the pharaoh (or pharaohs) he must have served does not appear in any of his numerous inscriptions it has been estimated that he should have lived between the late 25th and the 26th Dynasty. His titles provide only vague hints about his career, with none of these seemingly referring to any political charge. Padiamenope : 431 (also known by the hellenised form Petamenophis : 259 ) was an ancient Egyptian royal scribe and chief lector priest between the late 25th Dynasty and the early 26th Dynasty, known mainly for his immense tomb, one of the largest ever built in ancient Egypt.ĭespite his immense tomb and the quantity of known artifacts attributable to him, nearly nothing is known of Padiamenope’s life. Sunk relief believed to depict Padiamenope, now at the MET Museum.
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