Rekhmire tomb TT100 | 18th Dynasty | Valley of the Nobles | Luxor West Bank | Best Things to do in Luxor

Rekhmire was a well-known character during the 18 Dynasty, New Kingdom of ancient Egypt. In that time, there were two Viziers to help the Pharoah one for the north and one for the south. The vizier of the south was Rekhmire during the reign of Thutmose III and part of the reign of Amenhotep.

TT 100 is very unique tomb as it takes the design of the converted letter T and the ceiling of the long corridor is 8 meters high in some places. Besides, the unique wall takes about the Duties of the Vizier in that time.

One of the best things to do in Luxor if you have time is to visit the tomb of Rekhmire together with the tomb of Sennefer with one ticket.

Where is the tomb of Rekhmire?

Like all the Nobles of the New Kingdom, they dug their tombs on the west bank in Luxor starting from Deir El Medina till the entrance to the Valley of Kings. TT 100 or the tomb of Rekhmire is located on the top of Sheikh Abd El Qurna hillside facing the Ramesseum temple of Ramesses II.

 Names of Rekhmire tomb

• The tomb is called by the owner’s name Rekhmire tomb
• Another name is TT100 in the Theban necropolis

Who was Rekhmire?

He was the vizier of the south of Egypt under Thutmose III and part of the reign of Amenhotep.

• Rekhmire followed his uncle Ouseramon as a vizier
• The Vizier of the south in Hatshepsut era was User and Rekhmire was his Nephew
• His father Neferuben was one of the strongest characters in Egypt in that time
• His mother’s name was Bet
• The wife’s name was Meryt
• Daughters named Takhaout, Mutneferet and Henuttawy; Menkheperrêseneb
• Boys named Amenhotep, Mery, and Senouseret Kenamon
• Rekhmire had more than 100 titles in his tomb mostly honorary titles
• Vizier Amenemopet TT29 replaced Rekhmire under the reign of Amenhotep II

How to get to the tomb of Rekhmire?

Valley of Nobles tickets window is located at the end of Memnon Colossi to the left-hand side and the ticket includes two tombs, Sennefer tomb TT96 and Rekhmire tomb TT100.

Facing Ramesseum temple is the car parking of the Valley of the Nobles. Facing the mountain and climb up to the southern hillside of Sheikh Abd El Qurna, you will pass first TT100 then bit up to left side is TT96.

When the tomb of Rekhmire was discovered?

The tomb was known since the 19th century and Robert Hay recorded the tomb in 1832. Later on, it was closed for very long time until 1906 when the Metropolitan Museum in New York sent 3 people to study the tomb.

Facts about Rekhmire tomb TT100

• His name, his wife and their children have been erasing for a reason we still do not know it
• The tomb was used like stable
• One of the best copies of what’s called the Installation of the vizier is found on the walls of the tomb
• The ceiling of the tomb is 8 m high
• No burial chamber was found in the tomb

 

Rekhmire tomb layout

 

Very large courtyard almost 20meters

Tomb of Rekhmire Luxor TT100 Decorations

Antechamber scenes

 

Where Rekhmire was buried?

Till now we do not know where Rekhmire was buried as he never was buried in TT100. In addition, there is no burial chamber was discovered and the reason behind this is not known till now.

What happened to TT100 during the Amarna Era?

During the Amarna era and the reign of king Akhenaten, they removed all the names of Gods and any names connected to god as the only god was Aten.

TT 100 tomb damage

There were many reasons behind the damage of the tomb of Rekhmire. Besides what happened in the Amarna Era, during the modern time the tomb was used as stable for the animals and a residence place for some farmers. The worse is the damage of the very unique scene or wall which is called the Duty of the Vizier when a farmer was trying to make another entrance at that side

Opening Hours of the Valley of Nobles Luxor Egypt

Tomb of Rekhmire is open daily from 07.00 am to 17.00 pm.

Rekhmire tomb Ticket Price

You can purchase an Entrance ticket for the TT100 tomb from the Ticket window which is next to the Colossi of Memnon

Adult: EGP 100 (3 $)

Students with valid cards: EGP 50 (1.5 $)

Children aged 6-12 years: EGP 50 (1.5 $)

Children under 6 years: FREE

Finally, the tomb of Rekhmire is one of the best things to do in Luxor while you enjoy your Luxor Tours as part of your program. Egy Tour Packages includes the Valley of the Nobles in most of the programs of the Nile Cruises, Luxor Day Tours, and Private Day tours from Hurghada and Marsa Alam.

Important Note:

not recommended for claustrophobics or people with heart issues, since it is very high to reach