Painted on the ceiling is the sky goddess Nut (pronounced newet), who extends her protection over the nomarch's body.Painted on the ceiling is the sky goddess Nut (pronounced newet), who extends her protection over the nomarch's body.

The wall opposite the scenes of everyday life features the
nomarch and some of the many gods and goddesses he will greet
in the afterlife.The wall opposite the scenes of everyday life features the
nomarch and some of the many gods and goddesses he will greet
in the afterlife.

While the weighing of the nomarch's heart takes place he will
make his declaration of innocence before the 42 gods who sit
in judgment.While the weighing of the nomarch's heart takes place he will
make his declaration of innocence before the 42 gods who sit
in judgment.

The tomb is part of our school tours and weekend tours and is
available for self-guided visits at other times.The tomb is part of our school Expeditions and weekend tours; and is
available for self-guided visits at other times.

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