Representation of ‘SAw’ and ‘Pr-nw’ Shrines in the Funeral Procession in Some Non-Royal Mastabas During the Fifth and Sixth Dynasties | ||||
| مجلة کلية الآثار . جامعة القاهرة | ||||
| Volume 14, Issue 26, 2023, Page 183-214 PDF (2.91 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/jarch.2023.277032 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
| Y. M Abd-Alghafour,; Ahmed Eissa,; M Al-nadi, | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| This study sheds light on the symbolic depiction of both Sais and Buto shrines, whether they were depicted by the kings or later by the individuals, such as viziers and high officials. It deals with the subject from the second half of the Fifth Dynasty to the Sixth Dynasty, especially during the reigns of Djedkare Isesi and Unas kings. These shrines were depicted in the funeral procession as part of a river trip to the sacred religious shrines before the completion of the burial. The study depends on seven non-royal mastabas in Saqqara and Dahshur as sources for the visits to Sais and Buto shrines. It also attempts to link that visit to the high social and administrative status of the viziers and high officials. Last but not least, the study attempts to indicate the shrines' number, symbolism, building material, and architectural features in addition to their religious and funeral roles. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| SAw; Pr-nw; Sais; Buto; Saqqara; Shrine; Symbolism; Funeral Procession; Old Kingdom | ||||
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