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Temple of Seti I at Abydos NOTE: This gesture indicates the bestowal of life to the recipient. This example also includes two was scepters, representative of dominion....
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Tomb of Khaemwaset (QV 44) NOTE: This variable refers to ANY additional uraei on the head of the king beyond the expected uraeus (cobra) on the brow. The various types of additional uraei, including their placement and headgear, are differentiated in the database....
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Temple of Seti I at Abydos NOTE: The beaded apron, net pattern hip apron, and swallow amulet combine to form this enigmatic costume first observed on the Narmer palette. For a discussion of this unusual costume, which has intense solar connotations, please see D. C....
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Temple of Seti I at Abydos NOTE: The uraeus diadem appears to have been used first during the reign of Akhenaten in Dynasty 18. This band of aggressive cobras provided extra protection for the king in situations that were (apparently) deemed particularly...
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Tomb of Khaemwaset (QV 44) NOTE: The hedjet crown (often referred to as the White crown), was connected to Upper Egypt. It occurs most commonly as white or yellow. When paired with the deshret (the Red crown of Lower Egypt), they form the Dual crown known as the...
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Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu...