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relief of Sneferu in Sinai

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SVA660222
Image title
relief of Sneferu in Sinai
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Egyptian School / Egyptian
Photographer
Sandro Vannini
Location
Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt
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photograph
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Relief of Sneferu in Sinai-This relief, made of sandstone, shows Sneferu on a large scale, smiting an enemy who kneels, pleading for mercy, before him. The god Horus can be seen opposite Sneferu, wearing the Double Crown of Upper and Lower Egypt, and standing upon a serekh which contains the king’s Horus name - Nebmaat. Sneferu’s further names and titles surround his image. The Sinai was an important source of turquoise and copper to the Egyptians.By smiting the enemies of the region Sneferu is performing one of the roles of the king - securing trade routes through the control of rebellious tribes. cairo egyptian museum-Relief of Sneferu in Sinai-JE 38568; CEM-26 08 09 019-sandstone; H. 112.5cm; 4th Dynasty, Old Kingdom; Sinai (Wadi Maghara); Ground Floor, Hall 31

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© Sandro Vannini / Bridgeman Images
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Ancient Egypt / Antiquity / Egypt / Africa / North Africa / antiquity / artefact / artifact / ancient egypt / photograph / Photograph / Photography / Mzphoto
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