| Egyptian Journal of Archeological and Restoration Studies

Authors:
Abd El-Halim, Sh., Attia-Allah, H. & Assem, R.
Tourism Guidance dept., Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management, Helwan Univ., Cairo, Egypt

Abstract:
The Book of Amduat, i.e., “That which is in the Duat” or “what is in the Netherworld”, is an abbreviated name for “Writings of the hidden chamber which is in the Netherworld”. It depicts a map of the Duat, showing the journey of the sun god from the sunset to sunrise over the twelve hours of the night, passing through many important topographical features of the Netherworld and culminating in the daily rebirth of the sun. This journey begins with Re on the western mountain, called “Manu” and ends on the eastern mountain, called “Bakhu” above which Re rises in the morning. Moreover, the Book describes the functions of the entities in the Nether-world as well as the sun god’s speeches and actions presented between the sunset and sunrise.

Keywords:
Amduat Duat Map Netherworld Sun god Twelve hours

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