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| From 2019 11 17 Ancient Cairo |
Today's photo-of-the-day is from the Tomb of Ptahhotep. It's near the step pyramid of Saqqara outside modern Cairo. It's connected to the tomb of his father, Akhethotep. Neither were pharaohs, but nobles. They were both named as "Chief Justice and Vizier". What makes their tombs unique is the artwork featuring, not gods and coronations and warfare, as in the tombs of pharaohs, but images of agriculture, fishing, and herding.
Bonus photos after the jump.
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| From 2019 11 17 Ancient Cairo |
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| From 2019 11 17 Ancient Cairo |
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