Panehesy

Who is Panehesy?

The Egyptian noble Panehesy was the 'Chief servitor of the Aten in the temple of Aten in Akhetaten'. He was also the 'Seal-bearer of Lower Egypt.'. These titles show how powerful he must have been during the Amarna Period.

His house has been located in the ruins of Amarna, lying in the main city back from the Royal Road in Amarna. In this house was a large shrine which depicted Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and princess Meritaten making offerings to the Aten.

He had a tomb constructed at Amarna, Tomb 6 containing scenes of himself and his family and others showing the royal family, but his remains have never been identified. In later times, his tomb was turned into a Coptic place of worship for a while and suffered damage.