Steph's Ancient History Assessment 3 - Religion, Death and Burial
Source 1: Book of the Dead - Papyrus of Ani - 3d
A vignette from the personalised papyrus of the Book of the Dead for royal, Theban scribe, Ani. Found in his tomb depicting the 'Weighing of the Heart' ceremony. 19th Dynasty.
Source 2: Ramesses II Receiving Nine Heb Sed Festivals - 3c
Relief from the Temple of Karnak, depicting Ramesses II receiving nine jubilees from Amun, whilst Mut is present and Thoth inscribes the year of Reign. 19th Century.
Source 3: Ramesses III's Mortuary Temple at Medinet Habu - 3e
Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Rameses III, located on the west bank of Thebes. Its purpose was both as a place to commemorate his reign and contributions, and to the devotion of Amun. 20th Century.
Source 4: Tomb of Seti I (KV17) - 3f
Source 4 illustrates the detailed decoration inside the tomb of the pharaoh, Seti I. Located in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes. 19th Dynasty.
Source 5: Ushabti chest of Hornefer: the Lady of the Sycamore pouring fresh water for Hornefer and his wife - 3b
The Ushabti chest illustrates personal piety in Ancient Egypt, as it shows a direct connection between the god, Nut, and ordinary individuals, Hornefer and his wife. Acquired from tomb of Hornefer. 20th Dynasty.
Source 6: Relief of Ptah being censed to by Ramesses III - 3a
Relief portraying the state god, Ptah, being censed to by Ramesses III. Found in the tomb of Amenherkhepeshef (QV55), in the Valley of the Queens, in western Thebes. 20th Dynasty.
Source 7: Painted Carvings Inside the Temple of Khonsu, Karnak - 3e
The Temple of Khonsu was established by Rameses III in dedication to the son of Amun, Khonsu, who was a member of the Theban Triad. Located in the large Precinct of Amun-Re at Karnak, in Luxor. 20th Dynasty.
Source 8: Yuyu, High Priest of Osiris, Holding a Shrine 3a
The statue depicts Yuyu's devotion to the god Osiris as he offers a shrine with an effigy of Osiris inside. It shows personal religion of a priest within the Ramesside Period to the god he served.19th Dynasty.
Source 9: Face of Amun - 3a
The source is a damaged section from a larger statue, depicting Amun and Mut. The facial features are Seti I's. Found in the Akh menou complex, in the Karnak temple at Luxor. 19th Dynasty.
Source 10: Wall Painting From the Tomb of Sennedjem at Deir el-Medina - 3f
The source reveals a decorative wall painting from the tomb of Sennedjem at Deir el-Medina, located in western Thebes. It illustrates the deceased presence that is now in the Field of Reeds. 19th Dynasty.
