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Ramesseum. Relief with Tefnut and Ptah. Luxor. Egypt
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Ramesseum. Relief with Tefnut and Ptah. Luxor. Egypt
Ramesseum. Relief with two Egyptian deities, Tefnut, goddess lioness and Ptah, creator god. Nineteenth dynasty. New Kingdom. 13th century B.C. Valley of the Kings. Luxor. Egypt
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13th Archeological Archeology Columns Deities Deity Dynasty Element Goddess Kings Lioness Luxor Mortuary Mythological Mythology Necropolis Papyrus Perspective Pharaoh Pharaonic Ptah Rameses Ramesses Ramesseum Ramses Ruin Support Theban Tefnut
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This relief, hailing from the Ramesseum in Luxor, Egypt, showcases the intricate fusion of ancient Egyptian mythology and architectural grandeur. Dated back to the Nineteenth Dynasty, around the 13th century BC, this masterpiece is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the New Kingdom. The central focus of the relief is the pairing of two revered Egyptian deities, Tefnut and Ptah. Tefnut, depicted as a lioness goddess, was believed to be the goddess of moisture and the primordial mother of the gods. Her powerful and protective presence is conveyed through her fierce, regal posture and the papyrus scepter she holds, symbolizing the annual flooding of the Nile. Beside her stands Ptah, the creator god, who was often depicted as a mummified figure or a man with the head of an ox or a baboon. Ptah was the god of craftsmen, artisans, and architects, and was considered the patron of Thoth, the god of wisdom and knowledge. The relief's intricate details, including the columns and elements of the temple's architecture, are rendered with remarkable precision and perspective, further emphasizing the awe-inspiring craftsmanship of the ancient Egyptian civilization. The Ramesseum, a memorial and mortuary temple dedicated to Pharaoh Ramses II, is a must-visit site for anyone seeking to explore the depths of ancient Egyptian history and mythology.
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