Senenmut (copy)

Original 18th Dynasty 1475 BC A "block" granite statue of Senenmut and Neferure who was the only child of Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis 11. Senenmut was her tutor. Senenmut held many high official positions during the reign of Hatshepsut. He was the Queen's chief architect and was in charge of the construction of her great temple at Deir el-Bahri. Despite his humble origins, Senenmut rose through the ranks of the court to become Queen Hatshepsut’s closest advisor, and tutor to her daughter Neferure. He held many high official positions during the reign of Hatshepsut. He was the Queen's chief architect and was in charge of the construction of her great temple at Deir el-Bahri.