Behenu

Behenu was a queen of ancient Egyptian 6th Dynasty and related or married to Pharaoh Pepi I.

Tomb

→ Main article Pepi I. Pyramid # The Pyramid of Behenu

For Behenu the pyramid of Pepi I built a pyramid Queens southwest, which was discovered by French archaeologists in 2007. In the pyramid itself pyramid texts were discovered which bore the name of Behenu, thus enabling the identification of the owner of this building. In the remains of the funerary temple of a very well-preserved head of a statuette of the queen was found. It measures 7.5 inches and has eyes that are inlaid with colored materials. In early 2010 the grave chamber was researched and discovered in the sarcophagus of Behenu.

Pictures of Behenu

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