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Small Temple or Temple of Hathor. Relief depicting the phara
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Small Temple or Temple of Hathor. Relief depicting the phara
Egyptian art. Small Temple or Temple of Hathor. 19th dynasty. New Empire. Relief depicting the pharaoh Ramses II offering to the god. Abu Simbel. Egypt
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13th Archeological Archeology Atef Crook Deity Divinity Double Dynasty Flail Hieratic Hieroglyph Hieroglyphic Hieroglyphs Mythological Mythology Offerer Offering Offerings Perspective Pharaoh Pschent Rameses Ramesses Simbel
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This relief print showcases the revered Pharaoh Ramses II in an act of devotion before the goddess Hathor at the Small Temple or Temple of Hathor in Abu Simbel, Egypt. Dating back to the 13th century BC during the 19th Dynasty of the New Empire, this masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art is a testament to the deep spiritual connection between the ruler and the divine. Ramses II, adorned with the symbolic regalia of the pharaoh, including the Atef crown, the crook, and the flail, presents offerings to the goddess Hathor. The goddess, depicted as a cow or a woman with cow's horns and solar disc, is shown graciously receiving the offerings. The intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions in the hieratic script, decorating the temple walls, further emphasize the mythological significance of the scene. The double crown of Egypt, the Pschent, atop Ramses II's head symbolizes his dual role as the ruler of both Upper and Lower Egypt. The Pharaoh's powerful and regal presence is accentuated by the skillful use of perspective in the relief, drawing the viewer's attention to the divine encounter. This exquisite piece of ancient Egyptian art not only provides a glimpse into the religious practices of the time but also showcases the extraordinary artistic achievements of the New Kingdom.
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