(fl. 16th century B.C.E.) Prince and possible coruler of the Eighteenth Dynasty
He was the son of ’AHMOSE (r. 1550–1525 B.C.E.) and Queen ’AHMOSE-NEFERTARI, and possibly served as coruler with his father. His tomb, which was erected on the western shore of THEBES, displays insignias reserved for kings. ’Ahmose-Sipair died before he could inherit the throne, and AMENHOTEP I, his brother, became the second ruler of the New Kingdom Period. Another brother, Prince ’AHMOSE-ANKH, had been the original heir but had died young. The mummified remains of Prince ’Ahmose-Sipair were found in DEIR EL-BAHRI, tied to a stick and in a sycamore coffin, having been recovered from his vandalized tomb.
’Ahmose Sitayet (fl. 16th century B.C.E.) Vizier of the Eighteenth Dynasty
’Ahmose Sitayet was appointed by ’AHMOSE (r. 1550–1525 B.C.E.) as the viceroy of Kush, or NUBIA, the territory south of ASWAN (in modern Sudan). He accompanied ’Ahmose in the military campaigns against A’ATA and the Nubian rebellion, and after the Egyptian victory he was appointed VIZIER, or governor, of the region, a post that carried the title “King’s Son of Kush.” In this capacity ’Ahmose Sitayet lived at Aswan on the ELEPHANTINE Island. There he administered the mines and quarries of the region and supervised the extensive trade campaigns conducted by the Egyptians from forts extending southward on the Nile, outposts dating to the Middle Kingdom era (2040–1640 B.C.E.). His son, Tjuroy, succeeded him in the post.
’Ahmose, son of Ebana (fl. 16th century B.C.E.) Military and court official of the Eighteenth Dynasty
’Ahmose, son of Ebana, served the dynastic founder, ’AHMOSE (r. 1550–1525 B.C.E.), and then AMENHOTEP I (r. 1525–1504 B.C.E.) and later rulers. A noble of Nekheb (modern ELKAB), he was involved in military campaigns of Egypt which he described on the walls of his tomb (as did ’AHMOSE-PEN NEKHEBET). Personalized and dramatic, these accounts provide a rare insight into the military procedures of the era and the religious and social processes.
He was in the campaign against A’ATA, in the Nubian area (modern Sudan), receiving slaves and lands as his
share in the victory of the Egyptians under ’Ahmose. ’Ahmose, son of Ebana, was the grandfather of PAHERI.
’Ahmose Tumerisy (fl. 16th century B.C.E.) Royal woman of the Eighteenth Dynasty
She was the daughter of AMENHOTEP I (r. 1525–1504 B.C.E.) and Queen AH’HOTEP (2). During the reign of TUTHMOSIS I (1504–1492 B.C.E.), ’Ahmose Tumerisy lived in the royal residence of THEBES, serving perhaps as an “auntie” to the royal children or being married to an official. A favorite of the court, she was honored by the pharaoh and his family. ’Ahmose Tumerisy was buried in a platform at DEIR EL-BAHRI, on the Theban shore of the Nile, in the complex erected by MONTUHOTEP II (r. 2061–2010 B.C.E.). Some records indicate that she was originally buried in DRA-ABU EL-NAGA.
