Katebet
Katebet was an Ancient Egyptian priestess who held the office of "Chantress of Amun".
Katebet's coffin and mummy were found in Thebes, Egypt. They are on display at the British Museum. A CT scan of her mummy revealed that she was elderly when she died.[1]
The shape of the wig and the position of the arms crossed over the chest are unusual for women's coffins in Ancient Egypt. Thus, it is hypothesized that her coffin was originally designed for the burial of a man, and was repurposed for Katebet.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mummy of Katebet". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ Cultural Treasures of the World: From the Relics of Ancient Empires to Modern-Day Icons. Penguin. 13 September 2022. ISBN 978-0-7440-7797-1.