Introduction

The differences in gender, as represented by elite burials, will be examined in ancient Egypt.  The tombs of Ramesses II and Nefertari will act as case studies in illustrating any differences or associations by looking at grave goods, preparation of the deceased, and tomb paintings, and hieroglyphs.  We argue that gender roles are reflected in the burials of these great royals, and that even though these two individuals have been gone for thousands of years, we can use what remains in the archaeological record to make this comparison