Paneb

(fl. 1235–1190 BC)

   Foreman of the community of Deir elMedina at the end of Dynasty 19. Son of the workman Nefersenut and Iuy. He was adopted by the childless foreman Neferhotep. He appears in the workforce at the end of the reign of Ramesses II, when he is attested with his wife, Wab. Upon the death of Neferhotep, who was apparently killed in the civil war between Sety II and Amenmesse, he succeeded to his adopted father’s office. At the end of Dynasty 19 or possibly early Dynasty 20, he was accused by Amennakhte, brother of Neferhotep, of various crimes, including bribing the vizier to obtain the office of foreman; stealing from the royal tombs;and oppressive behavior toward his fellow workmen, notably adultery with some of their wives. He disappears abruptly from the records, and a later reference implies that he was punished for his misdeeds.

   See also Hesunebef; Kenherkhepeshef; Kha; Ramose; Sennedjem.

Historical Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt by Morris L. Bierbrier