Prince Amenkhopshef was a son of Ramses III. He died when he was a child. The reliefs here show Ramses III holding his son's hand and introducing him to the gods that would help him on his journey to the afterlife.
Skeleton of a foetus
Ramses III introducing his son Amenkhpshef to Shu
Ramese III is portrayed as being very close to the gods and is shown holding hands with them
Ramses III embracing Hathor
Sarcophagus of Amenkhopshef
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