EditorialHieroglyphic writing. Limestone architrave of the tomb of Nykaiankh with text inscribed with a prayer. Detail. The deceased is a priest of the Sun Temple of King Userkaf. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. From the Tomb of Nykaiankh, Giza. British Museum. Londo...
EditorialHieroglyphic writing. Limestone architrave of the tomb of Nykaiankh with text inscribed with a prayer. Detail. The deceased is a priest of the Sun Temple of King Userkaf. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. From the Tomb of Nykaiankh, Giza. British Museum. Londo...
EditorialHead of King Userkaf, c. 2454-2447 BC. Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Userkaf. Painted limestone; overall: 6.5 x 7.2 cm (2 9/16 x 2 13/16 in.); face: 4.8 x 4.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.).
EditorialLa pir?mide de Userkaf fue construida hacia el a?o 2490 a.C.1 por el fara?n Userkaf, fundador de la quinta dinast?a de Egipto (c. 2494?2345 a. C.). Se encuentra en el emplazamiento de Saqqara, al noreste de la pir?mide escalonada de Zoser.
EditorialHieroglyphic writing. Limestone architrave of the tomb of Nykaiankh with text inscribed with a prayer. Detail. The deceased is a priest of the Sun Temple of King Userkaf. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. From the Tomb of Nykaiankh, Giza. British Museum. Londo...