Takhuit Explained
Takhuit was the Great Royal Wife of Psamtik II. She dates to the Twenty-sixth Dynasty of Egypt.[2]
She was the wife of Psamtik II and the mother of Pharaoh Apries and the God's Wife of Amun Ankhnesneferibre.[3] Takhuit is known to be the wife of King Psamtik II, because their daughter Ankhnesneferibre is recorded as a King's Sister and to be born of Takhuit.
Burial
Takhuit was buried in Athribis. Her tomb was discovered in 1950.[4] A large sarcophagus and a heart scarab were discovered in her tomb.[5]
Notes and References
- Roberto Gozzoli: Psammetichus II, Reign, Documents and Officials, London 2017,, p. 21
- Roberto Gozzoli: Psammetichus II, Reign, Documents and Officials, London 2017,, pp. 20-21
- Dodson, Aidan and Hilton, Dyan. The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt. Thames & Hudson. 2004.
- Roberto Gozzoli: Psammetichus II, Reign, Documents and Officials, London 2017,, S. 20-21
- Grajetzki, Ancient Egyptian Queens: A Hieroglyphic Dictionary, Golden House Publications, London, 2005,
