Cornice block dating to AD 41-68 which once formed part of a screen wall in the temple of Harendotes (Horus the Avenger)

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Cornice block dating to AD 41-68 which once formed part of a screen wall in the temple of Harendotes (Horus the Avenger) on the island of Philae on Lake Nasser Egypt. The relief represents the Baptism of Pharaoh a purification ritual that was part of Egyptian coronation ceremonies. The Ibis headed Thoth poured water over the head of the King

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Photo credit: © david tipling / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: anceient, ancient, birds, egypt, egyptian, horus, ibis, people, sacred, thoth