Bakenkhonsu
| Bakenkhonsu | |||||||
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| High Priest of Amun | |||||||
Block statue of Bakenkhonsu at Munich | |||||||
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| Successor | Roma called Roy | ||||||
| Dynasty | 19th Dynasty | ||||||
| Pharaoh | Ramesses II | ||||||
| Burial | Thebes | ||||||
| Spouse | Meretseger | ||||||
| Father | Ipui | ||||||
| Children | Paser and Amenmesse Nefertari | ||||||
Bakenkhonsu ("Servant of Khonsu") was a High Priest of Amun in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Information about his life was found on the back of his block statue (which is now located in Munich). The information on the statue provides details about the education of young Egyptian noblemen at that time and the career of priests.
Bakenkhonsu is named for the god Khonsu, traveller, a Moon God of ancient Egypt and son of Amun.