A Funerary Stela of Hr-nxt at the Ismailia Museum: (No. 3289)

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Tourism Guidance Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, University of Suez Canal

Abstract

Abstract: The research studies a rectangular funerary stela, which is currently preserved in Ismailia Museum (No.3289). The objective of the research is studying the hieroglyphic texts through copying, translating and commenting on them. The research endeavors to unveil the identity of the monument's owner and ascertain the monument's date through a comprehensive analysis of its epigraphy and iconography, as well as identifying and verifying the identity of the owner of the stela. In addition, determining the period to which this piece belongs by analyzing its aesthetic features, its linguistic texts during the Old Kingdom. Moreover, providing insight into the tomb of the owner of the stela, his career and highlighting the importance of the titles in the inscriptions, which were widely used during the Old Kingdom, such as the title; “Xtmty- nTr”, “God’s sealer”,“ imy-r mSa“, “overseer of the army“,“ apr-wiA imy irty“,“Captain of the crew of boat“, “sHD (n)wiA“, “ inspector of the Boat, “ and “ imy–r zA n smntyw “,“Overseer of a phyle of smntyw.

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