There are always great discoveries of things from the ancient world.
Ancient Stone Depicting First Female Egyptian Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut Discovered
By Kathleen Wong April 20, 2016
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Ancient inscribed stone blocks containing information about Egypt's long-lost and first female pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut — who ruled from 1473 B.C. to 1458 B.C. — have been uncovered on Egypt's Elphantine Island.
Other than being just one of about two or three female pharaohs in Egypt's history, Queen Hatshepsut was also a builder, and the blocks are presumed to be from one of her buildings that was recently discovered. The building, which was found by the German Archaeological Institute, is believed to be a way station for the god Khnum, according to a Facebook statement by theMinistry of Antiquities.
Source: German Archaeological Institute/Facebook
"On the pillars are representations of several versions of the god Khnum, as well as other gods, such as Imi-peref 'He-who-is-in-his-house,' Nebet-menit 'Lady-of-the-mooring-post' and Min-Amun of Nubia," the Ministry of Antiquities wrote. "The building thus not only adds to our knowledge of the history of Queen Hatshepsut, but also to our understanding of the religious beliefs current on the Island of Elephantine during her reign."
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Ancient Stone Depicting First Female Egyptian Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut Discovered
Ancient Stone Depicting First Female Egyptian Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut Discovered
By Kathleen Wong April 20, 2016LIKE MIC ON FACEBOOK:
Ancient inscribed stone blocks containing information about Egypt's long-lost and first female pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut — who ruled from 1473 B.C. to 1458 B.C. — have been uncovered on Egypt's Elphantine Island.
Other than being just one of about two or three female pharaohs in Egypt's history, Queen Hatshepsut was also a builder, and the blocks are presumed to be from one of her buildings that was recently discovered. The building, which was found by the German Archaeological Institute, is believed to be a way station for the god Khnum, according to a Facebook statement by theMinistry of Antiquities.
Source: German Archaeological Institute/Facebook
"On the pillars are representations of several versions of the god Khnum, as well as other gods, such as Imi-peref 'He-who-is-in-his-house,' Nebet-menit 'Lady-of-the-mooring-post' and Min-Amun of Nubia," the Ministry of Antiquities wrote. "The building thus not only adds to our knowledge of the history of Queen Hatshepsut, but also to our understanding of the religious beliefs current on the Island of Elephantine during her reign."
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Ancient Stone Depicting First Female Egyptian Pharaoh Queen Hatshepsut Discovered
