Horemheb was the supreme commander of Tutankhamun’s armies. Four years after the latter’s death, he himself ascended to the throne as pharaoh. A magnificent tomb at Saqqara dates from his period as general. Here, Horemheb is being presented with gold gorgets in gratitude for his victories on the battlefield. On the left, Egyptian soldiers are bringing in some Asian captives. 86 x 109 x 19,5 cm limestone, 1333-1319 BC, Finding a place: Saqqara, Egypt, Egyptian.

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Location: Egypt
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
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