Tjuya, also known as Thuya or Tjuyu, was a prominent figure in ancient Egypt's 18th Dynasty. She was the mother of Queen Tiye, grandmother of Pharaoh Akhenaten, and great-grandmother of Tutankhamun. As the wife of Yuya, a high-ranking official, Tjuya held esteemed positions, including Chief Lady of the Harem and priestess of Amun, Hathor, and Min. Tjuya's tomb is one of the most significant discoveries in Egyptology, providing insights into ancient Egyptian funerary practices and culture. The tomb's contents are now housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo .
The Tomb of Tjuya (KV46) is located in Valley of the Kings, Egypt and was discovered on February 5, 1905, by James E. Quibell, sponsored by Theodore M. Davis. The tomb housed Sarcophagi, gilded and silvered coffin sets, canopic chests, a chariot, beds, chairs, and various vessels. Tjuya's well-preserved mummy was found in her coffin, with signs of disturbance by ancient robbers.
