>Photo: Meresamun’s mummy

The March/April 2009 issue of Archaeology magazine is dedicated to tell the story of Meresamun, a temple singer in ancient Egypt and a priestess of Amun. Meresamun lived in Thebes, Egypt around 800 B.C.

The magazine is also highlighting an exhibition, “The Life of Meresamun: A Temple Singer in Ancient Egypt,” being presented by the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute Museum. The presentation at the Oriental Institute Museum runs through December 6.

I encourage you to visit the web page of Archaeology magazine and see some amazing photos of Meresamun’s mummy and read summaries of the article published in the magazine:

The Life of Meresamun: A Temple Singer in Ancient Egypt

Meresamun: Priestess of Amun

Claude Mariottini
Professor of Old Testament
Northern Baptist Seminary

Tags: Amun, Archaeology, Ancient Egypt, Meresamun

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