Neclace with Scarab-shaped Pendant of Queen Ahhotep

The Egyptian Museum: Floor 2 Hall 4


Material : Gold and Lapis Lazuli
Found in : Thebes , Dra Abu Al Naga , Tomb of Queen Ahhotep (1859)
Period : New Kingdom
Reign of : Ahmes
Dynasty: XVIII
Belonged_to: Queen Ahhotep
Archeologist : A . MARIETTE
This collar with a scarab-shaped pendant was discovered in the tomb of Queen Ahhotep , the mother of king Ahmes and Kames . The pendant is admired for lapis lazuli inlays ornamenting it and the cartouche of Ahmes fixed between the goose-eye clasps of the scarab . This necklace was used as a piece of accessory and as an amulet as well since the scarab was a symbol for khbri , god of the morning rising sun and eternal rebirth .

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  • Dra Abu El Naga (Nobels Tombs)

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