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Saqqara 2012 and 2015: inscriptions

2016, 25, Vol. 25, Regular Issue

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Asian and African Cultures, Department of Egyptology

University of Warsaw, Faculty of Oriental Studies, Department of Egyptology


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15.05.2017

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archeology

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Abstract

Numerous fragments of decorated limestone blocks attributed to the funerary chapel of the God’s Sealer Ikhi/Mery were found during the 2012 and 2015 seasons of Polish excavations in Saqqara. A theoretical reconstruction of the tomb facade is proposed based on the finds and some peculiarities of the decoration are discussed.

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