A Nome Procession From the Royal Cult Complex in the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

Abstract

In the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a representation of a nome procession covers one of the walls of the small, open courtyard in the Royal Cult Complex. Using analogical scenes preserved in other temples, the paper reconstructs the order of nome personifications depicted in the said procession. It further delves into the nature of this type of representation and its significance for the king, taking into consideration the location of the scene.

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Olga Białostocka

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Olga Białostocka (2014). A Nome Procession From the Royal Cult Complex in the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Études et Travaux (Institut des Cultures Méditerranéennes et Orientales de l’Académie Polonaise des Sciences), 0(), 19-36. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-167345