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Fluted column of the tympanum of the Hawara Labyrinth. Fayyu
Fluted column of the tympanum of the enclosure of Hawara Labyrinth. Fayyum, Egypt. Limestone. Middle Kingdom. 12th Dynasty. Reign of Amenemhet III. 1831-1786 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark
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12th 1786 1831 Carlsberg Copenhagen Denmark Dynasty Egyptians Element Enclosure Fluted Glyptotek Labyrinth Limestone Shaft Faiyum Fayoum Fayyum Hawara
Greetings Card (A5)
Step into the ancient world with our exquisite range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating design showcases the intricately carved Fluted column of the tympanum from the Hawara Labyrinth in Fayyum, Egypt. Dating back to the Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, during the reign of Amenemhet III (1831-1786 BC), this stunning limestone artifact is now preserved at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Add a touch of history and culture to your correspondence with our beautifully crafted greeting cards, each one a unique work of art. Choose from various occasions and messages to suit your needs, and let the story of the past unfold with every card you send.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: Fluted Column of the Tympanum of the Hawara Labyrinth This image showcases a remarkable architectural element from ancient Egypt: the fluted column of the tympanum from the enclosure of the Hawara Labyrinth, located in the Fayyum region of Egypt. Dating back to the Middle Kingdom and specifically the 12th Dynasty, this limestone column was created during the reign of Pharaoh Amenemhet III (1831-1786 BC). The Hawara Labyrinth, also known as the Labyrinth of Amenemhet III, was a complex architectural structure believed to have been built as a funerary monument for the pharaoh. The labyrinth was famously described by the Greek historian Diodorus Siculus as having "thousands of meandering passages with many intercommunicating chambers," making it a fascinating enigma that continues to intrigue scholars and visitors alike. This fluted column, with its elegant and intricately carved shaft, was once a part of the labyrinth's tympanum, or the decorative upper part of a door or gateway. The column's fluting, or the series of vertical channels carved into its surface, adds a sense of grace and refinement to the architectural structure. Today, this precious piece of ancient Egyptian history is carefully preserved and displayed at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, where it continues to inspire awe and admiration from visitors around the world. The column serves as a testament to the remarkable artistic and architectural achievements of the Egyptians during the Middle Kingdom period and offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of ancient civilizations.
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