The scenes of the High Priest Pinuzem in the Temple of Khonsu

Abstract

In ZAS 132 the author presented a scenario in which Ramses XI Menmare was succeeded by king Khakheperre Pinuzem, who in turn was succeeded by king Herihor. The present article further substantiates the theory that the High Priest Pinuzem, son of Piankh, served under king Herihor and was a different individual from king Khakheperre Pinuzem. The scenes in the Temple of Khonsu are reinter-preted in the light of this "two Pinuzem scenario", showing that royal scenes cut for the king were later usurped by the High Priest.