The Declaration of Naunakhte, a Lady of the House in Deir el Medina during Dynasty 20 (circa 1190-1075 B.C.E.), was preserved on papyrus. In it Naunakhte explains that only some of her eight children will share inher estate after, her death. Naunakhte felt that some of her children had neglected her during the period of her widowhood.

Year 3, fourth month of inundation, day 5 in the reign of. . . (Ramesses V), given life for ever and eternity.

This day the lady Naunakhte made a record of her property before the following court:

The chief workman Nakhte-em-Mut

The chief workman In-her-kau

(Other names)

She said: "As for me, I am a free woman of the land of Pharaoh. I raised these eight servants of yours, and. I outfitted them with every thing that is usual for people of their character. Now...