The High Priest of Amun at Thebes between the Late New Kingdom and the end of the Twenty-fifth Dynasty
ISSN: 2254-1683
Year of publication: 2018
Issue: 7
Pages: 65-75
Type: Article
More publications in: Antesteria: debates de Historia Antigua
Abstract
This article will address the relevance of the office of ‘High Priest of Amun’ at Thebes from the Late New Kingdom —1295-1069 BC— until the end of the 25th Dynasty — 656 BC—. Firstly, in order to make a clear explanation of the topic, the definition of the office of ‘High Priest of Amun’ and its immediate precedents will be presented; secondly, examples of this religious charge will be provided for the chronological period mentioned. Thirdly, the main features of the charge will be summarised and finally, the conclusions about how important this office was will be made.