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The Tomb of Tutu (tomb
number 8 at Akhetaten)
Chamberlin
of Akhenaten, he was a Syrian by birth and held considerable
power during the reign of Akhenaten - he also held the title
of 'First Prophet of the Divine King' and 'The Mouth of the Whole
Land' - which indicates that he was a High Priest of Akhenaten's
cult.
He was
also would have been involved with the cuneiform letters / diplomacy
with Egypt's neighbours at the time. After the death of Akhenaten,
however, he dissapears.
The
interior of Tutu's tomb, and a scene of Akhenaten worshipping
the Aten.
Although his tomb remained
unfinished, it was clearly meant to be one of the most elaborate
tombs at Akhetaten - including a hall of 12 columns, long texts
and scenes (showing Tutu being rewarded by the King and then
driving home through the cheering crowds).
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