The so-called pilgrimage in the Old Kingdom: its destination and significance

  • Miral Lashien (Contributor)

Dataset

Description

Tomb scenes are analysed from 11 tombs dating from the 4th to the 6th Dynasty from the sites of Abusir, Saqqara, Giza, El-Hammamiya and Deir el-Gebrawi showing the so-called pilgrimage and the "pulling the papyrus" (sSS-wAD) ritual. Questions surrounding the destination of the voyage are discussed.
Date made available29 Aug 2024
PublisherMacquarie University

Keywords

  • papyrus pulling
  • tomb decoration
  • Old Kingdom Egypt

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