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On the origins of the cartouche and encircling symbolism in Old Kingdom pyramids /

This study suggests the development of the cartouche was closely related to the monumental encircling symbolism incorporated into the architectural designs of the Old Kingdom pyramids. By employing a new architectural style and a new iconographic symbol, the pharaoh sought to elevate his status abov...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lightbody, David I. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd, [2020]
Colección:Access archaeology.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Foreword ; Introduction ; Architectural expressions of encircling symbolism ; Eary Dynastic Period (Dynasties One and Two) ; Third Dynasty ; Fourth Dynasty ; Fifth Dynasty ; Sixth Dynasty ; Later Kingdoms ; Conclusions ; Glossary ; Catalogue ; Addendum: A mathematical note ; Bibliography ; Index.