The Sheikh Abd el-Qurna cache was discovered in 1857 by Alexander Henry Rhind.[1] 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.
| Theban tomb Sheikh Abd el-Qurna cache | |
|---|---|
| Burial site of Royal Cache | |
| Location | Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Theban Necropolis |
| Discovered | 1857 |
| Excavated by | Alexander Henry Rhind |
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.[2]
| Name | Title | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Nebetia | King's daughter | Daughter of the King's Son Si-Atum |
| Tiaa | King's Daughter of Menkheperure (Tuthmosis IV) of the House of the Royal Children | Daughter of Tuthmosis IV |
| Tatau (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 IV |
| Pypuy-Tasherit | King's daughter | Said to be daughter of Iuy; Three labels; only one of the labels mentions Iuy |
| Henut-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 |