Sheikh Abd el-Qurna - Tomb of Senmut

A little way north of the Tomb of Tjenen is No. 71, the Tomb of Senmut, Chief Architect and favorite of Queen Hatshepsut, who was responsible for building the great Temple at Deir el-Bahri. This tomb, of great historical interest, is unfortunately in an advanced state of ruin. At the right hand end of the rear wall, under a protective roof, are three Keftiu (Cretans) carrying curiously shaped vases; above, a frieze of Hathor heads.