Senenmut

Senenmut

Architect

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Serving Queen Hatshepsut
Building the Deir el-Bahri temple
Innovative architectural designs

Hatshepsut's architect, Senenmut: Deir el-Bahri temple, innovative designs, power.

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Life Journey

1510 BCBorn in Armant

Senenmut was born to a non-royal family in the town of Armant, near Thebes.

1495 BCReceived scribal education

Senenmut was trained as a scribe, learning hieroglyphics and administrative skills.

1485 BCEntered royal service

Senenmut joined the royal household as a minor official during the reign of Thutmose I.

1479 BCBecame tutor to Princess Neferure

Senenmut was appointed as tutor to Hatshepsut daughter Neferure, marking his rise to prominence.

1475 BCAppointed Chief Steward

Hatshepsut elevated Senenmut to Chief Steward of Amun, one of the most powerful positions in Egypt.

1473 BCBegan designing Deir el-Bahri

Senenmut began overseeing the construction of Hatshepsut mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahri.

1470 BCSupervised transport of obelisks

Senenmut organized the quarrying and transport of two massive obelisks from Aswan to Karnak.

1468 BCAccumulated over 80 titles

At the height of his power, Senenmut held more than 80 official titles.

1465 BCPrepared his own tomb

Senenmut constructed an elaborate tomb near Hatshepsut temple.

1460 BCFell from favor

Senenmut disappeared from historical records.

1458 BCDeath and legacy

Senenmut fate remains unknown, but his architectural achievements endure.

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