KV 48
Amenemipet
Entryway A
See entire tombThe entrance to the tomb is a deep shaft.
Chamber B
See entire tombThe chamber is large and rectangular.
Gate B
See entire tombA rough wall had been built during antiquity to prevent further intrusion into the tomb.
About
About
KV 48 is located in the west branch off the southwest Wadi. The tomb consists of a deep shaft (A) and a single chamber (B). The tomb was found undecorated.
Site History
The tomb belonged to Amenemipet, also known as Pairy, brother of Sennefer and Vizier and Governor of the Town under Amenhetep II. The evidence for this includes several inscribed shabtis. The fact that his tomb is located in the vicinity of KV 35 indicates that Amenemipet enjoyed the favor of Amenhetep II. The tomb was robbed during antiquity. Amenemipet is also the owner of TT 29 in Shaykh Abd al Qurna.
Dating
This site was used during the following period(s):
Exploration
Conservation
Conservation History
The Theban Mapping Project built a small stone wall around the tomb entrance to protect it from flood waters.
Site Condition
The tomb is inaccessible.
Hieroglyphs
Amenemipet
Amen is in Karnak
Imn-m-Ipt
Bibliography
Wilkinson, Richard H. and Carl Nicholas Reeves. The Complete Valley of the Kings. London: Thames and Hudson, 1996. Pp. 184-185.