Tomb of Sennefer (TT96)

The Tomb of Sennefer, TT96, is one of the best-known private tombs on Luxor’s West Bank. Sennefer served as Mayor of Thebes during the reign of Amenhotep II in the Eighteenth Dynasty and held important responsibilities connected with the city and the estates of Amun. The tomb is especially famous for the decoration of its burial chamber, where twisting painted grapevines spread across the irregular ceiling and create the impression of standing beneath a vineyard. This distinctive feature has given the monument its popular nickname, the Tomb of the Vineyards. The walls also preserve scenes involving Sennefer, his wife Meryt, offerings and funerary rituals. TT96 is important because it combines elite private biography with highly personal and visually memorable decoration, offering a different experience from the monumental royal tombs nearby. The tomb complex includes an upper chapel and a subterranean decorated burial chamber. Visitor planning: Current public opening and ticket arrangements should be confirmed before travel. Do not assume TT96 is included in every Nobles Tombs ticket combination. This record is connected to Sheikh Abd el-Qurna Necropolis. Parent-site context: It is associated with Tombs of the Nobles / Theban Private Tombs. Contains many private tombs. This record is located in Luxor West Bank, Luxor Governorate. In the TrueCost Egypt registry it is treated as a sub attraction, so visitors should plan it according to that site type rather than assuming every record works like a standalone ticketed attraction. Contains many private tombs. A worthwhile stop for understanding the history and spatial layout of Luxor West Bank, especially when combined with nearby sites in the same cluster. Before travel, check the current ticket, opening schedule and any site-specific access rules rather than relying on undated operating information. Visitor planning: Contains many private tombs. Sheikh Abd el-Qurna Necropolis is recorded in the Luxor West Bank area of Luxor. Plan roughly 15 to 40 minutes for the visit. The current planning record recommends early morning as a practical time of day. Expected physical effort is medium. Heat exposure is recorded as high. The recorded recommended transport mode is car or ride hail. Ticket data status is Tomb of Sennefer (TT96) is classified in the record as sub attraction. The recorded area is Luxor West Bank in Luxor. The planning record allocates roughly 15 to 40 minutes. The recorded recommended transport mode is car or ride hail. The current visitor-access classification is limited and operational confidence is low. This content does not override those restrictions or imply regular public access. Same-day confirmation remains recommended before travel.