| Egyptian Journal of Archeological and Restoration Studies

Authors:
Ahmed, B.
Egyptology dept., Faculty of Archaeology, Ain Shams Univ., Cairo, Egypt

Abstract:
This paper deals with the stela of two couples sA Hwt-Hr and his wife xwi and sA imn and his wife xwi. It seems that the same woman married both, it now preserved in the British Museum London. This stela was found in Abydos, and dating to the beginning of the 12th dynasty, it belonged to two couples mentioned above, there are other people were depicted on the stela, including four sons to sA Hwt-Hr. Three were from his wife xw, and the fourth was from another wife called BtA. Additionally, there were depictions of two sons, wives, a friend, and eight servants. This rectangular limestone stela measures 125 cm×51 cm. It preserves, from parallel stelae, hieroglyphic signs, clothing details, and the Htp-di-nsw formula. It dates back to the early 12th dynasty and reveals its place of discovery. The stela is inscribed in four registers; it was precisely carved, with accurate human figures, decorative elements, hieroglyphs, and detailed offerings above and below the offering tables.

Keywords:
Abydos Middle Kingdom Khw Sa Hathor & Sa Amon

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