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The despoiled coffins of Meryet-Amun at Deir el Bahri, 1929
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The despoiled coffins of Meryet-Amun at Deir el Bahri, 1929
A page from The Illustrated London News entitled: An Egyptian Queens tomb looted: the despoiled coffins of Meryet-Amun at Deir el Bahri.
1929
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An Egyptian Queen's Tomb Defiled - The Despoiled Coffins of Meryet-Amun at Deir el Bahri, 1929
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This evocative image, published in The Illustrated London News in 1929, bears witness to a grim discovery in the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Deir el Bahri. The caption reads, "An Egyptian Queen's Tomb Looted: The Despoiled Coffins of Meryet-Amun at Deir el Bahri." Meryet-Amun was a powerful queen during the New Kingdom, believed to have lived around 1400 BCE. Her tomb, located in the Valley of the Queens, was a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian art and artifacts. However, this image reveals the devastating consequences of tomb robbers who had plundered the tomb, leaving behind only the despoiled remains of Meryet-Amun's coffins. The photograph shows several wooden coffins, their once-vibrant decorations now faded and defaced. The lids have been removed, revealing the mummified remains of the queen and her consort, their faces covered in dust and debris. The intricate hieroglyphics and images that once adorned the coffins have been chiseled away, leaving only the barest traces of their former glory. The image is a stark reminder of the destructive impact of tomb robbers on ancient Egyptian heritage. Despite the efforts of archaeologists and conservationists to preserve and protect these priceless artifacts, the lure of treasure continues to draw looters to Egypt's tombs. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving the past for future generations. The Illustrated London News, a leading British weekly newspaper at the time, published this image to raise awareness of the destruction of ancient Egyptian tombs and the need for greater protection of cultural heritage. The photograph remains a powerful testament to the importance of archaeological preservation and the irreplaceable value of our cultural heritage.
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