Tiy-Merenese,[1] Teye-Merenaset,[2] Tiye-Mereniset[3] (Tiy, Beloved of Isis) was the Great Royal Wife of pharaoh Setnakhte and mother of Ramesses III of the Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt.
| Tiy-Merenese | |
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| Queen consort of Egypt | |
 Tiy-Merenese on a block found in Abydos (JE 36339). | |
| Spouse | Pharaoh Sethnakht |
| Issue | Ramesses III |
| Dynasty | 20th Dynasty |
| Religion | Ancient Egyptian religion |
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| Era: New Kingdom (1550–1069 BC) | ||||||||||||||
She is the only known wife of Setnakhte. She was depicted together with her husband on a stela in Abydos. A priest named Meresyotef is shown adoring Setnakhte and Tiy-Merenese and their son Ramesses III is shown making offerings. Tiye-Merenese also appears on blocks found in Abydos which were reused in other buildings.[2][3]
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