A limestone statue of Khaemwaset and his wife Nebettawy dates back to the reign of Amenhotep III (circa 1390–1352 BCE) during the 18th Dynasty of Egypt.

The statue of Khaemwaset and his wife Nebettawy depicts a royal couple from ancient Egypt’s 19th Dynasty, around 1250 BCE. Khaemwaset was a son of the great pharaoh Ramesses II and is often regarded as one of the earliest known archaeologists because of his efforts to restore and preserve older monuments.

His wife, Princess Nebettawy, was also a daughter of Ramesses II, making the couple both siblings and spouses—a common practice among Egyptian royalty to preserve the divine bloodline. The statue portrays them seated closely together in a gesture of unity and affection, symbolizing both their marital bond and their elevated status within the royal family.

The finely carved features and inscriptions highlight their nobility and devotion to the gods, offering a glimpse into the elegance and family dynamics of Egypt’s New Kingdom court.