30/08/2026
🏺 Did You Know?
Did you know that the mummy of Yuya is one of the most famous non-royal mummies discovered in Ancient Egypt?
Yuya was a man of great status and influence during the 18th Dynasty. He came from Akhmim and held an important position in the royal court. He was also associated with the worship of the god Min.
Yuya and his wife, Thuya, were the parents of Queen Tiye, the Great Royal Wife of King Amenhotep III. This made Yuya and Thuya important members of the royal family, even though they were not themselves kings or queens.
🔸 Their tomb was discovered in 1905 in the Valley of the Kings (KV46).
🔸 Their mummies were found with an extraordinary collection of coffins, funerary masks, and burial furniture.
🔸 Most remarkably, Yuya’s mummy was found in remarkably well-preserved condition, with his facial features still clearly visible after more than 3,000 years.
🔸 Their tomb and its treasures have provided archaeologists with valuable information about life and funerary beliefs during the New Kingdom.
And the most fascinating part of the story?
Yuya and Thuya were the grandparents of King Akhenaten, making them part of one of the most influential and fascinating families in Ancient Egyptian history.
One mummy… and a story of a family that reached the heart of the Egyptian royal family. 🇪🇬
✨ Explore more. Experience more. Discover the stories behind Ancient Egypt with Lido Egypt Tours.
📱 WhatsApp: +20 120 440 7772
🌐 Website: lidoegypttours.com
Our Services
🏺 Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tours
🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum Tours
🏺 Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur Tours
🏰 Citadel & Old Cairo Tours
🚤 Nile Dinner Cruise
🏜️ Fayoum & Wadi El Hitan Tours
🐪 Desert & ATV Quad Bike Experiences
✈️ Alexandria Day Tours
🚐 Private Tours & Transfers
🏨 Hotel Accommodation Near the Pyramids
Lido Egypt Tours
LOVE WHERE YOU’RE GOING ❤️
EgyptianMuseum Egyptology AncientEgyptianHistory Pharaohs EgyptTravel VisitEgypt Giza EgyptTours