The mudbrick enclosure in this view really is the early #Egyptian #hieroglyph for 'enclosure' (sign 'o1' of the first dynasties)!
Aerial photograph of the recently excavated New Kingdom settlement remains in Western Thebes by @TourismandAntiq #Egypt #archaeology
Aerial photograph of the recently excavated New Kingdom settlement remains in Western Thebes by @TourismandAntiq #Egypt #archaeology
The enclosure hieroglyph appears on early seal impressions from the 1st and 2nd #Egyptian Dynasties closing goods directed to the mortuary cult of the king (tomb of Peribsen, Abydos ~2800BC) - see the sign in the middle.
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For clarity; a drawing of the same seal on a different clay stopper (tomb of Peribsen, Abydos ~2800BC). The sealings were attached to wine jars or large bags destined to provide the king with eternal food and drinks.
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