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The Ancient Egyptian 12th dynasty tomb of Sarenput I, Qubbet el-Hawa at Aswan.

Sarenput I was the Governor of Elephantine and Overseer of the Priests of Satis during the reign of Senwosret I. The tomb includes biographical information inscribed on the columns:

“ I have built my tomb to show my gratitude to the king Kheper-Ka-Ra (Senuseret I).

His majesty made me great in the land. I have overturned very ancient rules and, it resulted that I reached the sky in an instant.

I have employed artisans to work in my tomb and his Majesty congratulated me highly and often in the presence of courtesans and the Queen..

The tomb was equipped with palace furniture, decorated with all sorts of accessories, filled with decorative parts and provided with offerings. I should not want for any necessary thing, it was at the treasure house that all this was claimed for me. His Majesty saw to it that I could have a good life. I was full of joy at having succeeded in reaching the sky, my head touched the firmament, I grazed the stars. I appeared like a star. I danced like the planets, my town celebrated and my troops were jubilant.

For me, the Elephantine gods extended the reign of His Majesty as king they caused His Majesty to be reborn for me in order that he might repeat millions of Sed festivals for me, they granted him eternity as king that he might install himself on the throne of Horus, just as I had wished for him.” (x)

Photos courtesy & taken by Olaf Tausch

(via ancientart)

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