Tomb of Pennut

Penniut was an important official during the reign of the 20th Dynasty king Rameses VI (c. 1143–1136 BC). Although his tomb stands today here, in New Amada, it was originally located 25 km west, in Aniba. Because of its beautiful decoration and great historical value, it was rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser in 1964. As the Deputy of Wawat (the ancient Egyptian name for Lower Nubia), Penniut played a key role in Nubia. He was also Overseer of the Temple of Horus of Aniba, where his wife Takha was a singer.