Kom Medinet Ghurob

The location of Kom Medinet Ghurob

Kom Medinet Ghurob was a site on the south end of the Faiyum, as well named Mi-Wer in ancient records. Tuthmosis III (1479-1425 B.C.E.) of the Eighteenth Dynasty given the site as a royal harem retreat and retreat villa. Two temples were erected on the  site,  now  in ruins, as well as the royal harem residency. Kom Medinet Ghurob was used until the prevail of Ramses V (1156-1151  B.C.E.). A central  making  with an enclosing wall, covering the area of three modern city blocks, framed this complex. Targets from the reign of Amenhotep III (1391-1353  B.C.E.) were found on the site. A head of Queen Tiye (1), fashioned out of wood, glass, and gesso, was discovered  there. This head provides a remarkably individualistic portrait.

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