After Hatshepsut was crowned pharaoh, Senenmut was given more prestigious titles and became high steward of the king. Senenmut supervised the quarrying, transport, and erection of twin obelisks, at the time the tallest in the world, at the entrance to the Temple of Karnak. Neither stands today though they were commemorated in the Chapelle Rouge.

Senenmut (literally “mother’s brother”, sometimes transliterated as Senemut or Senmut) was one of the most powerful and famous (or infamous) officials of ancient Egypt.

A man of humble origins, the ancient Egyptian Senenmut reached uncommon heights during his lifetime. Amazingly, he earned almost one hundred titles, including “Great Treasurer of the Queen” and “Chief Steward of the King’s daughter.”

Dec 27, 2023 · Senenmut is an enigmatic figure in the tapestry of Ancient Egypt’s history. A man of humble origins, he rose to unprecedented heights during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, making him an enduring subject of interest for historians and Egyptophiles alike.

Dec 14, 2024 · Senenmut, an influential figure of ancient Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, was an architect and official whose life remains fascinating and enigmatic. His name, translating to “brother of mother,” signifies his unique standing in history.

Aug 17, 2016 · Senenmut was one of the closest people to the famous queen Hatshepsut. His impressive tomb contains very mysterious decorations which suggest that he was not only a government official and architect, but also an astronomer.

Nov 17, 2016 · Senenmut was the steward of Amun, Senenmut, one of the most influential courtiers in the reign of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and, in fact, her favored courtier.

Jun 29, 2023 · Senenmut, the visionary architect of the ancient world, may forever remain an enigmatic figure. But his legacy, etched in stone and woven into the fabric of ancient Egyptian history, serves as a reminder of the indomitable spirit of human creativity and the enduring power of artistic expression.

…Mentuhotep II, the queen’s architect Senenmut designed (c. 1473) a series of colonnades and courts on three levels. The approach from the valley led through an avenue of sphinxes, and in the forecourt was a garden planted with trees and vines.

derstanding of some celestial phenomena. The achievements in astronomy of ancient Egyptians are relatively well known, but we know very little abou the people who made these achievements. The goal of this paper is to bring some light on the life of Senenmut, the chief architect and astrono er during the r