Tuja (18th dynasty)

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Tuja in hieroglyphics
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Mummy mask of the Tuja, Egyptian Museum Cairo (JE 95254, CG 51009)

Tuja was the wife of Jujas , a high-ranking ancient Egyptian official and the father-in-law of the king ( Pharaoh ) Amenophis III. from about 1388 to about 1351 BC. Ruled (after Helck 1379-1340, after Krauss 1390-1353 BC).

Family and title

Her daughter Teje was the " Great Royal Wife " of Amenophis III. and mother of Akhenaten . Aanen , one of the sons, was the "second priest of Amun ".

Tuja bears the titles "King's Jewelry", "Greatness of the Harem of Amun", "Greatness of the Harem of Min " and "Singer of Amun". Her most important designation, however, was " Queen Mother of the Great Royal Wife".

Grave complex

Tujas and Juja's grave with the modern designation KV46 lies in the Valley of the Kings and was discovered in 1905 by James Edward Quibell . Her burial is one of the few private individuals in the valley that was otherwise reserved for kings as a burial place. This privilege is probably due to the rank and influence of her daughter Teje. The grave was only partially robbed. Among other things, the couple's coffins, some of which were gilded, were found, as well as numerous pieces of furniture and their book of death . Most of the finds are now exhibited in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo .

literature

  • Theodore M. Davis : The Tomb of Iouiya and Touiyou , London 1907 (reprint London 2000)
  • Theodore M. Davis: The Funeral Papyrus of Iouiya , London 1908 (reprint London 2000)
personal data
SURNAME Tuja
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Mother-in-law Amenhotep III.
DATE OF BIRTH 15th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 14th century BC Chr.