Iset Ta-Hemdjert -1300 – -1200
Biography
Iset Ta-Hemdjert lived during the height of ancient Egypt’s dynastic period, born on January 1, 1300 BCE. She served as a queen consort, holding an important place within the royal court during a transformative era in Egyptian history. Though specific details of her birthplace remain lost to time, her life spanned a full century of Egypt’s rich cultural and political heritage.
The final years of Iset Ta-Hemdjert’s life concluded on January 1, 1200 BCE, marking the end of a remarkable hundred-year existence. While the exact location of her death is unknown to modern historians, her legacy was preserved through her burial at QV51 in Luxor, Egypt—a site of significant archaeological importance. This resting place reflects the honor and status she maintained throughout her life as a member of the royal household.
Iset Ta-Hemdjert’s memory endures through her connection to ancient Egypt’s regal traditions and the archaeological evidence of her final resting place. Though many details of her personal story have faded through millennia, her role as queen consort remains part of Egypt’s enduring historical record, linking us to a distant and magnificent civilization.
Cemetery Map
View larger map →Satellite overview of the cemetery grounds.