Amun-her-khepeshef (20th dynasty)

Amun-her-khepeshef (20th dynasty)

Amun-her-khepeshef was the eldest son and appointed heir of Pharaoh Ramesses III. Like many of his brothers, he was named after a son of Ramesses II, Amun-her-khepeshef.dodson, p.192] He died when he was about fifteen years oldAlberto Siliotti: Guide to the Valley of the Kings. Barnes and Noble (1997). ISBN 88-8095-496-2] .

He is also mentioned as "Ramesses Amun-her-khepeshef." He is not identical with his brother Ramesses VI, who was also called Amun-her-khepeshef before he became pharaoh.

He is depicted in his father's temple at Medinet Habu. His well preserved tomb, QV55 (in the Valley of the Queens) was excavated by Italian archaeologists in 1903-1904.

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