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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Main Author: Lightbody, David I. (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Oxford : Archaeopress Access Archaeology, 2020.

Series: Access archaeology.

Subjects:

Inscriptions, Egyptian.

Pyramids > Egypt.

Egypt > History > Old Kingdom, ca. 2686-ca. 2181 B.C.

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