The Sheikh Abd el-Qurna cache was discovered in 1857 by Alexander Henry Rhind.Alexander Henry Rhind, Thebes, its tombs and their tenants, ancient and present:including a record of excavations in the Necropolis, 1862 The tomb is located at the foothills of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, near TT131. It had been sealed with a wall carrying the seal of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The tomb contained bones, bandages and several disturbed mummies. It also contained several wooden labels with inscriptions mentioning several royal women.
The label for Princess Nebetia has an inscription mentioning year 27. This is thought to refer to year 27 of Psusennes I during which the princesses may have been reburied.Aidan Dodson and Jac. J. Janssen, "A Theban Tomb and Its Tenants", The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, Vol. 75 (1989), pp. 125–138
Name Title CommentsNebetia King's daughter Daughter of the King's Son Si-AtumTiaa King's Daughter of Menkheperure (Tuthmosis IV) of the House of the Royal Children Daughter of Tuthmosis IVTatau (Tawy?)King's Daughter of the House of the King's Children The beginning of the name is damaged.Py-ihia King's Daughter of Menkheperure (Tuthmosis IV) Two labels refer to this daughter of Tuthmosis IVPypuy-Tasherit King's daughter Said to be daughter of Iuy; Three labels; only one of the labels mentions IuyHenut-iunu King's daughter Two labels were found.Ptah-meryt King's daughter Sat-Hori King's daughter Neferuamen King's Daughter Wiay King's Daughter Amenemopet King's Daughter Probably a daughter of Tuthmosis IV
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