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Mastaba of Kagemni. Saqqara. Egypt
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Mastaba of Kagemni. Saqqara. Egypt
Mastaba of Kagemni (2350 BC). Chief Justice and vizier of the Pharaoh Teti. Relief at the entrance depicting Kagemni with the baton and scepter. Old Kingdom. Saqqara. Egypt
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Administrator Archaeological Baton Bureaucracy Burial Chief Civilization Dynasty Entry Hieroglyph Hieroglyphic Justice Mastaba Necropolis Official Perspective Pharaoh Reliefs Sakkara Saqqara Saqqarah Scepter Sculpted Sixth Teti Tomb Vizier Kagemni
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This photograph showcases the entrance of the Mastaba of Kagemni, an ancient Egyptian tomb located in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt. Dating back to the Old Kingdom and the 6th Dynasty, around 2350 BC, this architectural masterpiece was built for Kagemni, who served as Chief Justice and Vizier under Pharaoh Teti. The relief at the entrance beautifully depicts Kagemni in a standing position, holding both a baton and a scepter. These symbols of authority emphasize his high-ranking position within the Egyptian bureaucracy. The intricately sculpted hieroglyphs on the wall further highlight the importance of Kagemni and his role in the Egyptian civilization. The Mastaba, which translates to 'bench' in Arabic, is a type of ancient Egyptian tomb with a flat-roofed, rectangular structure. This architectural design was popular during the Old Kingdom and was believed to represent the idealized form of a house for the deceased. As you gaze at this photograph, imagine the ancient perspective of entering this tomb, stepping through the threshold into the burial chamber of a man who played a significant role in the administration of the Egyptian Empire during the Old Kingdom period. The ground beneath your feet, the intricately carved reliefs on the walls, and the hieroglyphs that tell the story of Kagemni's life all come together to transport you back in time to the age of the pharaohs.
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