Egyptologist Aidan Dodson Discusses Deified Official Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu in New Podcast
In a recent episode of TheCollector's podcast, Dr. Aidan Dodson, a British Egyptologist, delved into the fascinating narrative of Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu, a court official of non-royal status who was worshipped posthumously. Dodson, who co-wrote the upcoming biography "Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu, High Official, Architect, Demigod: His Life and Afterlife," addressed the difficulties of piecing together the life of this ancient Egyptian from limited evidence. Scheduled for release in February 2027 by the American University in Cairo Press, this will be the first comprehensive English-language biography of him. Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu held multiple roles, including scribe and architect, during the reign of Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty, and received elaborate funerary honors. His legacy as a healing deity emerged centuries later, prompting ongoing scholarly interest.
Key facts
- Aidan Dodson is a British Egyptologist and historian.
- He co-authored the biography 'Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu, High Official, Architect, Demigod: His Life and Afterlife'.
- The biography is the first full-length English-language biography of Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu.
- The book is due to be published in February 2027 by the American University in Cairo Press.
- Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu was a high official in Egypt's 18th Dynasty.
- He served in the court of Amenhotep III as a scribe, architect, priest, and public official.
- He was granted unusually elaborate funerary arrangements for a non-royal official.
- Centuries after his death, he was venerated as a healing deity.
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Artists
- Aidan Dodson
- Amenhotep-son-of-Hapu
- Amenhotep III
Institutions
- TheCollector
- American University in Cairo Press
Locations
- Egypt