Sobekmose

Sobekmose was head of the treasury under the ancient Egyptian king Amenophis III. , in the 18th dynasty .

supporting documents

Sobekmose is best known from his grave at El-Rizeiqat , south of Luxor . The grave was discovered in 1908 and the burial chamber, decorated with sunken reliefs , was taken to museums in Boston and New York . In the inscriptions in the burial chamber, Sobekmose reports that he brought alabaster from Hatnub for the ruler's building projects.

Tomb of Sobekmose. MET

title

In addition to his official title “Treasury Manager”, Sobekmose also had the title “Manager of the two silver houses” and “Manager of the two gold houses”, which is the detailed title of a treasure house manager.

Another title of Sobekmose proves that he built the temple of the ruler of Luxor. Sobekmose is documented in the first Sedfest of Amenhotep III, in his 30th year, which provides an indication of his classification within the ruler's reign. His son Sobekhotep Panehesi , who was already in office in the 36th year of the ruler, is attested as his successor in office.

literature

Horst Beinlich: A stele of Nebseni and Sobekmose by Er-Rizeikat , In: Studies on ancient Egyptian culture 19 (1992), pp. 37-77

personal data
SURNAME	Sobekmose
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	Egyptian treasurer under Amenophis III.
DATE OF BIRTH	14th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH	14th century BC BC or 13th century BC Chr.