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Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Ankh held to nose

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Ankh held to nose

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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....
Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Multiple uraei

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Multiple uraei

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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....
Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Lower Egyptian costume

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Lower Egyptian costume

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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....
Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Uraeus diadem

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Uraeus diadem

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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...
Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Hedjet crown

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Hedjet crown

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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...
Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Footstool

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Footstool

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Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu...
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