Anhurmose

Anhurmose was a high ancient Egyptian official who lived and reigned under Ramses II and Merenptah. He is mainly known for his decorated tomb at El Mashayich (Lepidotonpolis) (near Girga).

In his grave is a long biographical inscription on which his career can be reconstructed. Anhurmose began his career in the military and reported that he had served on a ship, although it is unsure what he was doing there exactly. He pretends to have sat at school and not have fidgetled. He then served in the army and followed the king on various campaigns. He was a scribe of the army and wagon-bearers, and was appointed a friend by the ruler, with which he belonged to the narrowest royal surroundings. It is not known exactly under which ruler this happened. In the tomb of Anhurmose only king Merenptah is mentioned, who, however, ruled only about 10 years. The military career, however, may have taken place under Ramses II, the predecessor of Merenptah. At the end of his career Anhurmose was then chosen as the high priest of the Maat, by Schu. It is not known exactly what this means, perhaps the king chose him. Anhurmose was also the high priest of Onuris, as various inscriptions in the grave attest.

Two women, Tawerethetepted and Sechemetnefert, are named in the tomb of Anhurmose. His father was the clerk of the recruits of the lord of the two countries Pennub. His mother was a certain Iyemweni. Two sons are known by name: Hui and Pennub. Edit source text Single-level Edit source text

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