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Maat as Afterlife Deity: The Earliest Evidence.

This study examines the earliest evidence of Maat’s connection to the afterlife. While the deity’s social and royal aspects in the Old Kingdom (ca. 2686–2160 BCE) have been extensively researched, little attention has been given to her funerary role during this period of Egyptian history. Scrutiny o...

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Published in:Studien zur Altägyptischen Kultur (SAK) Vol. 54; pp. 301 - 319
Main Author: Shapira, Guy
Format: Article
Published: Helmut Buske Verlag Hamburg 2025
Subjects:
Afterlife
Monarchy
Social hierarchies
Egyptian history
Royal houses
Egyptians
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