Title
Predynastic Egyptian Man
Caption
Predynastic Egyptian Man / Late Predynastic period / around 3400 BC. reconstruction of a grave-pit illustrates the early Egyptian custom of placing the body in a contracted position. Before mummification was developed around 2700 BC / bodies were placed in shallow desert graves / in direct contact with the sand.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_386
License type
Rights managed
Available size
52,8Mb (2,1Mb) / 15,0in x 13,7in / 4500 x 4098 (300dpi)