Nesyamun

This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Find out more about page archiving. The name Nesyamun means "The one belonging to the God Amun" and would have been a very popular name at the time.From the inscriptions on Nesyamun's coffin and the objects left with him, we can say much about his life. We know from a leather ornament in his bandages that he died in the reign of Ramesses XI, who ruled Egypt 1113-1085 BC. Nesyamun was a priest at the temple of Amun in the Karnak complex at Thebes (modern day Luxor).Nesyamun was a 'waab priest', which meant he had reached a certain level of purification and was therefore permitted to approach the statue of Amun in the most sacred inner sanctum of the temple. Nesyamun is very important as the only Mummy to have been dated to this period, as well as explaining Egyptian culture. His coffin gives an insight into his daily life and his beliefs and scientific analysis of his remains has contributed to a greater understanding of ancient Egypt. Nesyamun's place in our history of the world is as someone who has passed through it, but who continues to have his name remembered by people today. The name Nesyamun means "The one belonging to the God Amun" and would have been a very popular name at the time. Most of the content on A History of the World is created by the contributors, who are the museums and members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC or the British Museum. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site’s House Rules please Flag This Object.