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Temple of Ramses III. Royal Cartridges of Ramses III. Egypt
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Temple of Ramses III. Royal Cartridges of Ramses III. Egypt
Temple of Ramses III. Royal Cartridges of Ramses III. Second Pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty, New Kingdom. Ruled from 1184-1153 B.C.. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt
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Ankh Ansata Cartridge Cartridges Crook Crux Dynasty Habu Hieroglyph Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphics Medinet Medinet Habu Nile Polychrome Polychromy Rameses Ramesses Ramses Sculpted
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This print showcases the Temple of Ramses III, a remarkable architectural masterpiece located in Medinet-Habu, Thebes, Egypt. Dated back to the New Kingdom's Twentieth Dynasty, around 1184-1153 BC, this temple was built by Pharaoh Ramses III, the second ruler of this dynasty. The royal cartridges depicted in the temple's intricately sculpted reliefs are a testament to the military prowess and power of Ramses III. The cartridges, shaped like lotus buds, were used to hold the arrows for the god Amun, the king of the gods in ancient Egyptian mythology. Ramses III, wearing the double crown and the Ankh, the symbol of life, is shown presenting these cartridges to Amun, emphasizing his divine connection and authority. The polychrome relief, a characteristic of the New Kingdom's art, adds a vibrant and striking contrast to the temple's sandstone walls. The hieroglyphs inscribed on the cartridges and the temple walls tell the story of Ramses III's military campaigns and his victories against the Sea Peoples. The crux ansata, the symbol of the goddess Hathor and the symbol of royal power, is also featured prominently in the relief. The crook, another royal symbol, is held by Ramses III, emphasizing his role as the pharaoh and the god's representative on earth. The Nile River, the life-giving source of ancient Egypt, is depicted flowing in the background, symbolizing the connection between the pharaoh, the gods, and the land. This print offers a glimpse into the rich history and the intricate religious and political symbolism of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period.
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