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Antique Framed Print : ANCIENT EGYPT: PAPYRUS MAP. The gold mines of Seti I and Rameses II east of Coptos
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ANCIENT EGYPT: PAPYRUS MAP. The gold mines of Seti I and Rameses II east of Coptos
ANCIENT EGYPT: PAPYRUS MAP.
The gold mines of Seti I and Rameses II east of Coptos depicted on a papyrus of the 19th Dynasty, called the Turin Papyrus
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Media ID 12415186
19th Dynasty African Bronze Age Empire Gold Goldmine Iron Age Mine North African Ramses Ii Seti I
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.9cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases an invaluable piece of history - the Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Map. Dating back to 1300 BC, during the 19th Dynasty, this remarkable artifact offers a glimpse into the empire's wealth and prosperity. The focus of this map is on the gold mines located east of Coptos, which were under the reigns of two powerful pharaohs: Seti I and Rameses II. The intricate drawing on this papyrus depicts a detailed representation of the region, highlighting not only the river that flows through it but also marking out specific locations where these precious gold mines were situated. This visual documentation provides us with valuable insights into how mining operations were conducted during that era. As we delve deeper into this image, we are transported to an era long gone yet still fascinatingly relevant today. The African continent has always been rich in resources, and ancient civilizations like Egypt thrived due to their ability to harness them effectively. Let us appreciate this photograph for its historical significance rather than any commercial use it may have had. It serves as a reminder of our ancestors' ingenuity and resourcefulness while reminding us that there is much more beneath the surface waiting to be discovered about our collective past.
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