The Tomb of Niankh-khnum and Khnum-hotep - 2 NOTE - All the material of this Album is © of Greg Reeder. His valuable and interesting work can be found at http://www.egyptology.com. The Entrance to the Tomb The hieroglyphic inscription is repeated for both occupants of the tomb. The inscription on the right is for Niankkhnum and on the left for Khnumhotep. The inscription on the top is likewise divided in half. The inscriptions, addressed to each, include the titles: " Manicurist and Overseer of the Manicurists in the Palace, King's Acquaintance and Royal Confidant." The Two Manicurists Overseeing the Offerings Brought to Their Tomb Here just inside the entrance, the two men (embracing each other ) sit in chairs as if to greet the offering bearers and visitors to their tomb . It is a welcoming and friendly gesture to their "House of Eternity." Holding Hands While Walking Niankhkhnum is shown here holding his friend's hand, leading Khnumhotep on a tour of their domains. Their Names Joined as One Here at the entrance to that part of the tomb carved into the rock the names of Niankhkhnum and Khnumhotep are inscribed as one name over the doorway. The name Niankhkhnum on the right may be translated as "joined to life." The name Khnumhotep on the left means "joined to 'hotep'" a word meaning peace or satisfaction and is often used to describe the blessed state of the dead. The whole name , as a play on words, may be translated as "joined in life and joined in death" and obviously has reference to the closeness of the two and their desire to remain together in this life and the next. We do not know at what point in their lives they assumed these names.