Senenmut biography of rory
The Monuments of Senenmut: Problems in Historical Methodology by Peter F. Dorman ; thenilestore () ; Approx.
Dorman, Peter, The Tombs of Senenmut: The Architecture and Decoration Biography, vol....
Senenmut the Royal Steward
Despite his humble origins, Senenmut rose through the ranks of the court to become Queen Hatshepsut&#;s closest advisor, and tutor to her daughter Neferure.
It was rumoured that he owed his privileged position to intimate relations with the queen.
Senenmut built two tombs for himself,
Despite his humble origins, Senenmut rose through the ranks of the court to become Queen Hatshepsut&#;s closest advisor, and tutor to her daughter Neferure.
| Senenmut and the princess Neferu-Ra |
Whatever the truth of the matter, Senenmut was not only Chief Architect and Overseer of Works, but was also Chief Steward of Amun, Steward of the barque &#;Amen-userhet&#;, Overseer of the Granaries of Amun, of the Fields of Amun, of the Cattle of Amun, of the Gardens of Amun, and of the Weavers of Amun.
He was unrivalled in the administration of the country, and only the Chief Priest of Amun, Hapuseneb (also vizier and architect of Hatshepsut&#;s tomb) could match him in religious affairs.
| Seated Senenmut holding the princess Neferure in his arms, on display at the British Museum. |