Title
Egyptian Foundation deposits from royal pyramids. Napatan Period, about 431-405 BC
Caption
Egyptian Foundation deposits (weapons of copper, include a hoe blade, a knife and two spearheads.), from royal pyramids. The burial of foundation deposit formed part of a series of ritual acts which were regularly performed at the founding of important buildings in ancient Egypt. Objects from a foundation deposit of King Amani-nete-yerike Napatan Period, about 431-405 BC From Nuri, pyramid Nu 12
Date
405th century BC
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A07_234
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (2,0Mb) / 13,7in x 17,0in / 4110 x 5103 (300dpi)