Ancient Egyptian wooden statue of Shemes, Middle Kingdom (1980-1700 BC), tomb of Shimes, Asyut. Egyptian Museum, Turin. In 1908 in Asyut, Egypt an

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Ancient Egyptian wooden statue of Shemes, Middle Kingdom (1980-1700 BC), tomb of Shimes, Asyut. Egyptian Museum, Turin. In 1908 in Asyut, Egypt an intact tomb was discovered of an official named Shemes, it contained many rich grave goods. Two rectangular Coffins, one for Shemes and the other for a woman called Rehuerausen, possibly his wife. They carry typical Middle Kingdom decorations,

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Size: 6303px × 8566px
Location: Egyptian Museum, Turin, Italy
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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