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ankh

History; Egyptian history

A symbol of life, resembling a looped cross. It was later adapted by Coptic Christians as their cross. Widely used as an amulet.

anrosphinx

History; Egyptian history

One of three varieties of Egyptian sphinx, having the head of a man.

criosphinx

History; Egyptian history

One of three varieties of Egyptian sphinx, having the head of a ram.

saff tomb

History; Egyptian history

An Arabic word that means "row", it describes the rock-cut tombs of the early 11th Dynasty that consisted of a row of openings on the hillside.

sa

History; Egyptian history

The Sa was a symbol of protection.

benben stone, primordial mound

History; Egyptian history

This is the capstone of a pyramid or the top of an obelisk, and it was decorated and became a symbolic object that was the focal point of the small brick pyramids of private ...

sed festival

History; Egyptian history

This is ritual meant to show royal regeneration. It was traditionally celebrated after 30 years of a king's reign. It is a scene usually found decorating the mortuary temples of ...

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