Ahemait

Ahemait was an ancient Egyptian queen, the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Ahmose I, founder of the Eighteenth Dynasty. She is believed to have been the mother of Amenhotep I, Ahmose I's successor. While her tomb has not been definitively identified, she is frequently depicted in art and inscriptions alongside her husband and son. Ahemait's name is associated with royal lineage and legitimacy, particularly concerning the succession of the Eighteenth Dynasty. Her existence is primarily known through monumental inscriptions and funerary objects found in various sites, including Abydos and Thebes. She played a significant role in the early consolidation of power following the expulsion of the Hyksos and the reunification of Egypt. Her title as Great Royal Wife signifies her importance within the royal court and her influence as a consort. Evidence suggests she was venerated after her death, a common practice for influential royal women in ancient Egypt. The limited surviving records emphasize her role as a queen and mother of a pharaoh, contributing to the stable transition of power at the beginning of a new, prosperous era for Egypt.