Relief depicting a men harvesting in presence of Hetepet. De
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Relief depicting a men harvesting in presence of Hetepet. De
Relief depicting a men harvesting in presence of Hetepet. Detail. Limestone. Old Kingdom. 6th Dynasty. 2360-2195 BC. Tomb of Hetepet, Memphis-Giza, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany
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This exquisite limestone relief, dating back to the 6th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, around 2360-2195 BC, depicts a scene of a man harvesting crops in the presence of the goddess Hetepet. The relief is a remarkable example of Old Kingdom art and is located in the Tomb of Hetepet, discovered in Memphis-Giza, Egypt. The goddess Hetepet, whose name means "she who is satisfied," is depicted in hieroglyphics at the top of the relief, with her profile facing forward, holding an offering table and a scepter. The scene below shows a man, dressed in a simple loincloth, bent over and working diligently to harvest the crops. The relief's intricate details show the man's muscular frame and the ripe, full grains of wheat and barley in his hands. The economy of ancient Egypt was heavily reliant on agriculture, and this relief provides a glimpse into the daily labor and devotion to the gods that sustained their civilization. Today, this precious artifact is housed in the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany, where it continues to captivate and inspire visitors with its historical significance and artistic beauty.
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