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Archaeological site · Bawiti, Giza
Tombs of Zed-Amun-ef-Ankh and Bannentiu
Two underground tombs from the 26th Dynasty, of a father and son, wealthy merchants of Bahariya, on a hill above Bawiti, with colorful paintings of gods, rituals and starry skies.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Tombs of Zed-Amun-ef-Ankh and Bannentiu
The tombs of Zed-Amun-ef-Ankh and his son Bannentiu are on a low hill above Bawiti known as Qarat Qasr Salim. They are underground tombs from the 26th Dynasty, 6th century BC, belonging to two wealthy merchants of the oasis.
Each tomb has an inner court with four columns and small side chambers. Zed-Amun-ef-Ankh’s tomb features colorful scenes of gods and funerary rituals and a ceiling painted with a starry sky. Bannentiu’s tomb has columns decorated with deities, a ceiling with the winged solar disk and scenes of the journeys of the Sun and the Moon.
The visit is usually included in the joint ticket for the Bahariya sites, which covers other monuments of the oasis: check the current list.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
In the morning, before heading out to the desert.
How to get there
On foot or by car, on the hill above central Bawiti.
Tip
Buy the joint ticket for the Bahariya sites at the city’s antiquities office if you plan to visit more than one site.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Tombs of Zed-Amun-ef-Ankh and Bannentiu
What is there to see in the tombs of Bawiti?
The underground tombs of Zed-Amun-ef-Ankh and Bannentiu, with colorful paintings of gods, funerary rituals and ceilings showing a starry sky and the winged solar disk.
What period are Bannentiu’s tombs from?
From the 26th Dynasty, 6th century BC.
Where are the tombs of Zed-Amun-ef-Ankh and Bannentiu located?
On a low hill above central Bawiti in the Bahariya Oasis.