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April 10, 2012
The Autobiography of Ahmose son of Ebana
The Autobiography of Ahmose son of Ebana
The noble Ahmose came from a military family.When was ahmose born Ahmose family life Ahmose son of ebana autobiography When was ahmose born and died Ahmose i mummy
The noble Ahmose came from a military family.
His father had served under Seqenenre II, and Ahmose himself entered the army as a young man. In his autobiography (inscribed on the walls of his tomb at el-Kab) he wanted the world to know how he had served under three successive kings: Ahmose I, Amenhotep I and Tuthmosis I, their reigns spanning the years 1570 to 1524 BC.
His proud opening remarks set the scene:
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I was presented with gold [by the king for bravery] seven times in the presence of the whole land; male and female slaves likewise. I was endowed with many fields. The fame of one valiant in his achievements shall not perish in this land forever.
Promoted to officer, Ahmose served in many of the campaigns to expel the Hyksos.
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