Egypt Museum

priesthood

Seated Statue of the official Minmose

Despite the front of the statue having extensive damage, the back provides us with quite a bit of information about Minmose, thanks to the wonderful inscriptions having survived. Minmose’s primary titles reveal his close association with the cult of Osiris; the deity central to Egyptian beliefs about resurrection and the afterlife. He is described as...

Doorkeeper of the House of Amun, Pakherenkhonsu

A stout man, bald and adorned in pleated linens, Pakherenkhonsu, is depicted striding forth with a broom in one hand, showcasing his temple duties as the “Doorkeeper of the House of Amun“. We can presume Pakherenkhonsu’s job consisted of securing the sanctuary, as well as maintaining the surroundings; keeping things tidy and righteous for the...