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Tombstone of Neferseshempepy. Egypt
Tombstone of Neferseshempepy, depicted with a scepter and staff with a hieroglyphic inscription. Limestone. 2150 BC. Early Dynastic or Old Kingdom. From Dendera. British Museum. London. United Kingdom
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22nd Baton Dendera Dressed Dynastic Dynasty Funerary Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphical Hieroglyphics Inscribed Inscription Language Limestone Official Perspective Scepter Script Sculpted Slab Staff Stele Stick Symbol Tombstone Dendara
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This ancient limestone tombstone, dating back to the 22nd century BC during the 6th Dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom period, bears the image of Neferseshempepy, a high-ranking official dressed in the traditional Egyptian attire. The figure is depicted standing with a scepter and staff inscribed with hieroglyphics, a symbol of power and authority in ancient Egyptian culture. The hieroglyphic inscription on the tombstone is written in the ancient Egyptian language, which was the primary means of communication and record-keeping during this time. The tombstone, also known as a stele or a funerary slab, was discovered at Dendera, an ancient Egyptian site located about 6 kilometers north of Luxor. It is now housed at the British Museum in London, United Kingdom, where it is admired by visitors from around the world for its intricate carvings and historical significance. The hieroglyphic text on the tombstone provides valuable information about Neferseshempepy's life and achievements. The use of hieroglyphics in Egyptian art and inscriptions is a testament to the sophistication and complexity of ancient Egyptian civilization. The perspective in the relief sculpture adds depth and dimension to the image, making it a remarkable piece of art and a fascinating window into the past.
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