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Ramose was the vizier and governor of
Thebes in the 14th century, in the times of the
Akhenaten. Akhenaten introduced new religious
concepts for all of Egypt, revering only one god,
involving the loss of importance for Thebes. The
dramatic changes in religious ideas are all
reflected in the decorations inside Ramose's tomb.
There are decorations according to both the old
and the new religious orientations. All in all the
decorations in Ramose's tomb are of excellent
quality.
Another interesting aspect with Ramose's tomb is
that it has a inner courtyard of about 40 m²,
situated right before the actual burial chamber.
On the left wall of courtyard facing the burial
chamber are reliefs before the religious change,
hence you can see Amenophis 4 before changing his
name into Akhenaten, together with the goddess of
truth Maat. On the right wall the transition has
taken place, and here are images of Akhenaten and
his wife Nefertiti below the sun rays of Aten.
Ramose is seen right below receiving a golden
chain as a gift. |
