The Tomb of Sennefer, also known as the Tomb of the Vineyards or Theban Tomb 96, is an ancient Egyptian tomb located in the village of Deir el-Medina on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt.
The tomb was constructed during the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom era, specifically during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep II (1427-1400 BC). It was built for Sennefer, who was a high-ranking official in the court of Amenhotep II and served as the overseer of royal gardens and vineyards.
The tomb is known for its well-preserved and colorful paintings, which depict scenes from the daily life of Sennefer and his family, as well as religious and funerary scenes. The paintings include depictions of Sennefer and his wife, as well as their children, hunting and fishing, harvesting grapes and other crops, and playing music.
The tomb consists of a courtyard, a corridor, and a burial chamber. The courtyard is decorated with a scene of Sennefer and his wife making offerings to the gods. The corridor features a scene of Sennefer’s funeral procession, with mourners carrying his mummy on a funeral bier. The burial chamber contains a large, rectangular sarcophagus, as well as paintings depicting scenes from the Book of the Dead, which was a collection of spells and prayers intended to help the deceased navigate the afterlife.
The Tomb of Sennefer is considered one of the finest examples of the artistic and architectural achievements of the New Kingdom period. It is open to the public and is a popular tourist attraction in Luxor.