Hathor, on the left, is seated on a throne placed on a podium. She wears a long, tight-fitting dress, in her hands she holds a sceptre, lotus flowers and the ankh symbol. On her head she has her typical crown formed by the sun disk surrounded by two bovine horns. Rameses, in the centre, wears the Blue Crown (Khepresh) and a skirt. In both hands he holds lotus flowers that he is offering to Hathor. On the right Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathoric crown. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and flowers.
Hathor, on the left, is seated on a throne placed on a podium. She wears a long, tight-fitting dress, in her hands she holds a sceptre, lotus flowers and the ankh symbol. On her head she has her typical crown formed by the sun disk surrounded by two bovine horns. Rameses, in the centre, wears the Blue Crown (Khepresh) and a skirt. In both hands he holds lotus flowers that he is offering to Hathor. On the right Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a vulture-shaped headdress and the Hathoric crown. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and flowers. - 27823
Detail of the offering scene to Hathor by Nefertari. The goddess is seated on a throne and holds a sceptre and an ankh symbol. She wears her characteristic headdress consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns.
Detail of the offering scene to Hathor by Nefertari. The goddess is seated on a throne and holds a sceptre and an ankh symbol. She wears her characteristic headdress consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns. - 27284
Two goddesses seated on thrones. Mut wears the Double Crown and holds the Ankh and a sceptre, Hathor presents her typical crown with cow horns and a solar disc.
Two goddesses seated on thrones. Mut wears the Double Crown and holds the Ankh and a sceptre, Hathor presents her typical crown with cow horns and a solar disc. - 27890
Detail of the wall decoration of the vestibule. Rameses is wearing the Crona Atef and clasps papyrus stalks in his hands; in front of him is an altar: the ruler is making offerings to Hathor. The goddess is represented in the form of a cow and is on a boat sailing through a marsh, indicated by the papyrus plants.
Detail of the wall decoration of the vestibule. Rameses is wearing the Crona Atef and clasps papyrus stalks in his hands; in front of him is an altar: the ruler is making offerings to Hathor. The goddess is represented in the form of a cow and is on a boat sailing through a marsh, indicated by the papyrus plants. - 27825
Detail of the offering scene to Hathor. The goddess is seated on a throne. She wears a long, tight-fitting robe with epaulets and in her hands she holds a Uadj sceptre and the ankh symbol. On her head she wears her typical crown consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns.
Detail of the offering scene to Hathor. The goddess is seated on a throne. She wears a long, tight-fitting robe with epaulets and in her hands she holds a Uadj sceptre and the ankh symbol. On her head she wears her typical crown consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns. - 27798
Nefertari wears a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is partially visible the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. Hathor and Isis, whose hands are only visible, are placing the crown on the queen's head.
Nefertari wears a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is partially visible the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. Hathor and Isis, whose hands are only visible, are placing the crown on the queen's head. - 27920
Left: Nefertari wears the Hathoric crown and a long wig. In her hand she holds a volute sistrum with a Hathoric head. Right: two goddesses seated on a throne. Mut wears the Double Crown and holds the Ankh and a sceptre, Hathor presents her typical crown with cow horns and a solar disc.
Left: Nefertari wears the Hathoric crown and a long wig. In her hand she holds a volute sistrum with a Hathoric head. Right: two goddesses seated on a throne. Mut wears the Double Crown and holds the Ankh and a sceptre, Hathor presents her typical crown with cow horns and a solar disc. - 27928
Wall of the temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor Shows a servant holding offerings to Ramesses II and Nefertari
Wall of the temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor Shows a servant holding offerings to Ramesses II and Nefertari - 27889
Head of Hathor
Head of Hathor - 22372
Head of Hathor
Head of Hathor - 22373
Nefertari, standing on the right, wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves and a broad collar. On her head she wears a short wig, a diadem with uraeus and a Hatorica crown, formed by the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum in each hand, these are connected to the cult of the goddess Hathor and are decorated with Hathoric heads. Hathor is on the left, seated on a throne placed on a podium. She wears a long, tight-fitting robe with epaulets and in her hands she holds a sceptre and the ankh symbol. On her head she wears her typical crown consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns.
Nefertari, standing on the right, wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves and a broad collar. On her head she wears a short wig, a diadem with uraeus and a Hatorica crown, formed by the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum in each hand, these are connected to the cult of the goddess Hathor and are decorated with Hathoric heads. Hathor is on the left, seated on a throne placed on a podium. She wears a long, tight-fitting robe with epaulets and in her hands she holds a sceptre and the ankh symbol. On her head she wears her typical crown consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns. - 27800
Detail from the scene of the queen's coronation by Hathor and Isis. Nefertari wears a long dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. In the cartouche next to his head his name is inscribed. On the left is Hathor (Isis is on the right, not visible). The goddess is depicted in the act of crowning the queen and wears a tight-fitting dress with shoulder pads, a long wig and the Hathorica crown.
Detail from the scene of the queen's coronation by Hathor and Isis. Nefertari wears a long dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. In the cartouche next to his head his name is inscribed. On the left is Hathor (Isis is on the right, not visible). The goddess is depicted in the act of crowning the queen and wears a tight-fitting dress with shoulder pads, a long wig and the Hathorica crown. - 27312
Detail of the scene of the queen's coronation by Hathor and Isis. Nefertari is only minimally visible, on the right, in the cartouche near her head her name is inscribed. Hathor is depicted in the act of crowning the queen and wears a tight-fitting dress with shoulder pads, a long wig and the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers.
Detail of the scene of the queen's coronation by Hathor and Isis. Nefertari is only minimally visible, on the right, in the cartouche near her head her name is inscribed. Hathor is depicted in the act of crowning the queen and wears a tight-fitting dress with shoulder pads, a long wig and the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. - 27313
Detail of an offering scene. Ra-Horakhty is represented with a falcon's head and with the solar disc surrounded by the uraeus.
Detail of an offering scene. Ra-Horakhty is represented with a falcon's head and with the solar disc surrounded by the uraeus. - 27880
On the left is Nefertari. The queen is standing, wearing a long semi-transparent garment, a long wig and the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk and bovine horns surmounted by two tall feathers. In his hands he holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers that he is offering to the goddess Hathor, seated enthroned on the right. The goddess, holding a sceptre and an ankh symbol, wears her characteristic headdress consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns.
On the left is Nefertari. The queen is standing, wearing a long semi-transparent garment, a long wig and the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk and bovine horns surmounted by two tall feathers. In his hands he holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers that he is offering to the goddess Hathor, seated enthroned on the right. The goddess, holding a sceptre and an ankh symbol, wears her characteristic headdress consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns. - 27282
Detail of an offering scene to Hathor by Nefertari and Rameses. Rameses wears the Blue Crown (Khepresh) and in both hands holds lotus flowers that he is offering to the goddess Hathor (partially visible on the left)
Detail of an offering scene to Hathor by Nefertari and Rameses. Rameses wears the Blue Crown (Khepresh) and in both hands holds lotus flowers that he is offering to the goddess Hathor (partially visible on the left) - 27822
Detail of the offering scene to Hathor. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves and a broad collar. On her head she wears a short wig, a diadem with uraeus and a Hatorica crown (of which only the base is visible). The queen holds a sistrum in each hand, these are connected to the cult of the goddess Hathor and are decorated with Hathoric heads.
Detail of the offering scene to Hathor. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves and a broad collar. On her head she wears a short wig, a diadem with uraeus and a Hatorica crown (of which only the base is visible). The queen holds a sistrum in each hand, these are connected to the cult of the goddess Hathor and are decorated with Hathoric heads. - 27799
Detail from the scene of the queen's coronation by Hathor and Isis. Nefertari wears a long dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. In the cartouche next to his head his name is inscribed. Of Hathor (left) and Isis (right) only the arms raised towards Nefertari's head are visible.
Detail from the scene of the queen's coronation by Hathor and Isis. Nefertari wears a long dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. In the cartouche next to his head his name is inscribed. Of Hathor (left) and Isis (right) only the arms raised towards Nefertari's head are visible. - 27836
Detail of an offering scene to Hathor by Nefertari and Rameses. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the solar disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and papyrus stalks.
Detail of an offering scene to Hathor by Nefertari and Rameses. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown, consisting of the solar disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and papyrus stalks. - 27821
Detail of the wall decoration of the vestibule. Nefertari is wearing the Hathoric Crown (consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and surmounted by two tall feathers) and a long dress. In her hands she clasps papyrus stalks and in front of her is an altar: the queen is making offerings to Hathor. The goddess is represented in the form of a cow and is on a boat sailing through a marsh, indicated by the papyrus plants.
Detail of the wall decoration of the vestibule. Nefertari is wearing the Hathoric Crown (consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and surmounted by two tall feathers) and a long dress. In her hands she clasps papyrus stalks and in front of her is an altar: the queen is making offerings to Hathor. The goddess is represented in the form of a cow and is on a boat sailing through a marsh, indicated by the papyrus plants. - 27344
Ramesses II tra Iside e Hathor
Ramesses II tra Iside e Hathor - 32102
Rameses, on the left, is depicted with the swty crown, consisting of the solar disc flanked by two feathers and two urei above ram's horns. In his left hand he holds the sign Sed, indicating the royal jubilee. Facing the ruler is Hathor. The goddess wears a long, tight-fitting dress, on her head she wears her typical crown with a sun disk and bovine horns. In her left hand she holds a palm branch (symbol of the years), while in her right hand she holds a menat necklace, offered to her by Rameses.
Rameses, on the left, is depicted with the swty crown, consisting of the solar disc flanked by two feathers and two urei above ram's horns. In his left hand he holds the sign Sed, indicating the royal jubilee. Facing the ruler is Hathor. The goddess wears a long, tight-fitting dress, on her head she wears her typical crown with a sun disk and bovine horns. In her left hand she holds a palm branch (symbol of the years), while in her right hand she holds a menat necklace, offered to her by Rameses. - 27273
Rameses, on the left, is depicted with the swty crown, consisting of the solar disc flanked by two ostrich feathers and two urei above ram's horns. In his left hand he holds the sign Sed, indicating the royal jubilee. In front of the ruler is Hathor. The goddess wears a long, tight-fitting dress and her typical crown with a sun disk and bovine horns. In her left hand she holds a palm branch (symbol of the years), while in her right hand she holds a menat necklace, offered to her by Rameses.
Rameses, on the left, is depicted with the swty crown, consisting of the solar disc flanked by two ostrich feathers and two urei above ram's horns. In his left hand he holds the sign Sed, indicating the royal jubilee. In front of the ruler is Hathor. The goddess wears a long, tight-fitting dress and her typical crown with a sun disk and bovine horns. In her left hand she holds a palm branch (symbol of the years), while in her right hand she holds a menat necklace, offered to her by Rameses. - 27272
Centre: Nefertari wears a long dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. In the cartouche next to his head is inscribed his name. On the left is Hathor, on the right Isis. The two goddesses are depicted in the act of crowning the queen. Both are wearing a tight-fitting dress with shoulder pads, a long wig and the crown Hathorica. All three figures hold the Ankh symbol in their hands.
Centre: Nefertari wears a long dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. In the cartouche next to his head is inscribed his name. On the left is Hathor, on the right Isis. The two goddesses are depicted in the act of crowning the queen. Both are wearing a tight-fitting dress with shoulder pads, a long wig and the crown Hathorica. All three figures hold the Ankh symbol in their hands. - 27832
Centre: Nefertari wears a long dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. In the cartouche next to his head is inscribed his name. On the left is Hathor, on the right Isis. The two goddesses are depicted in the act of crowning the queen. Both are wearing a tight-fitting dress with shoulder pads, a long wig and the Hathorica crown.
Centre: Nefertari wears a long dress with wide sleeves, a collar, a short wig and a diadem with urei. On her head is the Hathorica crown, formed by the sun disk framed by cow horns and surmounted by two tall feathers. In the cartouche next to his head is inscribed his name. On the left is Hathor, on the right Isis. The two goddesses are depicted in the act of crowning the queen. Both are wearing a tight-fitting dress with shoulder pads, a long wig and the Hathorica crown. - 27831
Showing the temple shrine dedicated by Ramesses II to his consort Nefertari
Showing the temple shrine dedicated by Ramesses II to his consort Nefertari - 27331
Detail of the coronation scene of Nefertari by Isis and Hathor. Detail of the Ankh symbol in Hathor's hand.
Detail of the coronation scene of Nefertari by Isis and Hathor. Detail of the Ankh symbol in Hathor's hand. - 27886
Detail. The goddess Hathor welcomes Ramesses III and his son Amonherkhepshef. Hathor, depicted as a woman adorned with a vulture-like headdress surmounted by cow horns and a solar disc, was an ancient deity whose name Ht-Hr means 'the abode of Horo'. Hathor was considered the goddess of music, dance, joy and love as well as being the protector of the monarchy, but she also had a funerary character and was worshipped on the western shore of Thebes, the area of royal and private necropolises. A goddess of many epithets, associated with other important Egyptian and later near-eastern female deities, she was worshipped throughout Egypt.
Detail. The goddess Hathor welcomes Ramesses III and his son Amonherkhepshef. Hathor, depicted as a woman adorned with a vulture-like headdress surmounted by cow horns and a solar disc, was an ancient deity whose name Ht-Hr means 'the abode of Horo'. Hathor was considered the goddess of music, dance, joy and love as well as being the protector of the monarchy, but she also had a funerary character and was worshipped on the western shore of Thebes, the area of royal and private necropolises. A goddess of many epithets, associated with other important Egyptian and later near-eastern female deities, she was worshipped throughout Egypt. - 31309
Detail of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The upper part of the colossus depicting Nefertari to the right of the entrance door is visible. The queen wears the Hathoric crown (with bovine horns and a sun disk surmounted by two tall feathers) and in her left hand, worn on her chest, she clutches a sistrum with a Hathoric head. The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi bear hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the sovereigns.
Detail of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The upper part of the colossus depicting Nefertari to the right of the entrance door is visible. The queen wears the Hathoric crown (with bovine horns and a sun disk surmounted by two tall feathers) and in her left hand, worn on her chest, she clutches a sistrum with a Hathoric head. The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi bear hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the sovereigns. - 27413
General front view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. In the centre is the entrance gate to the temple. On either side of it, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
General front view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. In the centre is the entrance gate to the temple. On either side of it, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27407
General side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. In the centre is the gateway to the temple. On either side of it, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
General side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. In the centre is the gateway to the temple. On either side of it, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27408
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The three colossi on the right side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler is depicted in the lateral colossi, once with the Double Crown and once with the feathered crown with sun disk, urei and ram's horns. Nefertari, in the centre, wears the Hathorica crown (with bovine horns and solar disc surmounted by two tall feathers). Some of the couple's children are depicted on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs. The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The three colossi on the right side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler is depicted in the lateral colossi, once with the Double Crown and once with the feathered crown with sun disk, urei and ram's horns. Nefertari, in the centre, wears the Hathorica crown (with bovine horns and solar disc surmounted by two tall feathers). Some of the couple's children are depicted on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs. The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27409
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. Two of the three of the colossi on the right side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler (left) is depicted wearing the Double Crown; Nefertari is wearing the Hathorica crown (with bovine horns and sun disk surmounted by two tall feathers). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi bear hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. Two of the three of the colossi on the right side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler (left) is depicted wearing the Double Crown; Nefertari is wearing the Hathorica crown (with bovine horns and sun disk surmounted by two tall feathers). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi bear hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27411
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The three colossi on the left side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler is depicted in the side colossi, with the Double Crown on the left and the White Crown on the right. Nefertari, in the centre, is wearing the Hathoric Crown (with bovine horns and a sun disc surmounted by two tall feathers). Some of the couple's children are depicted on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs. The architrave and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
Partial side view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. The three colossi on the left side of the entrance gate are visible. Inserted in niches carved into the rock are the figures of Rameses II and Nefertari. The ruler is depicted in the side colossi, with the Double Crown on the left and the White Crown on the right. Nefertari, in the centre, is wearing the Hathoric Crown (with bovine horns and a sun disc surmounted by two tall feathers). Some of the couple's children are depicted on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs. The architrave and the sloping buttresses separating the colossi feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27412
General frontal view at night of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. In the centre is the entrance gate to the temple. On either side of it, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertiti (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers.
General frontal view at night of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. In the centre is the entrance gate to the temple. On either side of it, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertiti (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. - 27589
Night view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. On either side of the entrance door, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. On the left, in the background, part of the facade of the Temple of Ramses II is visible.
Night view of the façade of the rock temple dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari at Abu Simbel. On either side of the entrance door, set in niches carved into the rock, are six colossal statues depicting Ramses II and Nefertari (with some of their children, represented on a smaller scale next to their parents' legs). The lintel and the sloping buttresses separating the niches feature hieroglyphic inscriptions with the royal titles of the rulers. On the left, in the background, part of the facade of the Temple of Ramses II is visible. - 27590
The upper part of the wall is decorated with an elaborate kheker frieze featuring two yellow discs, probably to be interpreted as sun discs. Below is an ornamental band coloured blue, red, green, yellow, black and white, below which is a band decorated with stars on a dark blue background to represent the sky. From left to right: Hathor of the West embraces Horemheb. The goddess wears a red dress with thin straps that leave her breasts uncovered. On her head she wears the symbol of the West with falcon and feather. The pharaoh wears the nemes with golden uraeus, a wide necklace and a white skirt. Anubis with jackal head and blue wig. He wears a white and gold skirt. The god receives the king The king wears nemes with uraeus and a broad collar. His white and gold kilt has a rich decoration with a triangular front, a red, blue and gold belt ending with an elaborate decoration showing two golden ureos with a sun disc. The king offers wine to Isis and this time wears a simple golden skirt. Isis has solar disc and bovine horns. She wears a red dress with braces and a blue wig. She holds the sceptre was and the ankh. Horemheb with elaborate skirt, in front of Horus. The falcon-headed god holds the was sceptre and an ankh and wears the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and a white and gold skirt. Below Hathor of the West wears a red dress with thin straps that leave her breasts bare. Around her neck is a large pearl necklace. On her head she wears her emblem of the West. Hathor also holds the sceptre was and the ankh. In front of her Horemheb wears a skirt, this time white. The king in front of Osiris. The king again wears the elaborate kilt. The mummified Osiris is dressed in white with Atef's crown and is honoured with power. The base of the relief is a blue painting.
The upper part of the wall is decorated with an elaborate kheker frieze featuring two yellow discs, probably to be interpreted as sun discs. Below is an ornamental band coloured blue, red, green, yellow, black and white, below which is a band decorated with stars on a dark blue background to represent the sky. From left to right: Hathor of the West embraces Horemheb. The goddess wears a red dress with thin straps that leave her breasts uncovered. On her head she wears the symbol of the West with falcon and feather. The pharaoh wears the nemes with golden uraeus, a wide necklace and a white skirt. Anubis with jackal head and blue wig. He wears a white and gold skirt. The god receives the king The king wears nemes with uraeus and a broad collar. His white and gold kilt has a rich decoration with a triangular front, a red, blue and gold belt ending with an elaborate decoration showing two golden ureos with a sun disc. The king offers wine to Isis and this time wears a simple golden skirt. Isis has solar disc and bovine horns. She wears a red dress with braces and a blue wig. She holds the sceptre was and the ankh. Horemheb with elaborate skirt, in front of Horus. The falcon-headed god holds the was sceptre and an ankh and wears the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt and a white and gold skirt. Below Hathor of the West wears a red dress with thin straps that leave her breasts bare. Around her neck is a large pearl necklace. On her head she wears her emblem of the West. Hathor also holds the sceptre was and the ankh. In front of her Horemheb wears a skirt, this time white. The king in front of Osiris. The king again wears the elaborate kilt. The mummified Osiris is dressed in white with Atef's crown and is honoured with power. The base of the relief is a blue painting. - 30126
Detail of the coronation scene of Nefertiti by Hathor and Isis. Isis wears the Hathoric crown, only partially visible, consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers.
Detail of the coronation scene of Nefertiti by Hathor and Isis. Isis wears the Hathoric crown, only partially visible, consisting of the sun disc surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. - 27923
Nefertari pays homage to Osiris, Hathor and Anubis. The queen has completed her journey. The three deities are seated on thrones. The mummiform Osiris is dressed in buanco with a red ribbon around his chest. In his hands he holds symbols of power. On his head he wears his Atef crown. Hathor is dressed in red and on her head she wears the symbol of the west. Her left hand rests on Osiris' shoulder. Anubis is represented with the head of a jackal, wearing a golden skirt over a white one and a green tunic. In his right hand he clutches an ankh while his left hand rests on Hathor's shoulder.
Nefertari pays homage to Osiris, Hathor and Anubis. The queen has completed her journey. The three deities are seated on thrones. The mummiform Osiris is dressed in buanco with a red ribbon around his chest. In his hands he holds symbols of power. On his head he wears his Atef crown. Hathor is dressed in red and on her head she wears the symbol of the west. Her left hand rests on Osiris' shoulder. Anubis is represented with the head of a jackal, wearing a golden skirt over a white one and a green tunic. In his right hand he clutches an ankh while his left hand rests on Hathor's shoulder. - 30911
Nefertari pays homage to Osiris, Hathor and Anubis. The queen has completed her journey. The three deities are seated on thrones. The mummiform Osiris is dressed in buanco with a red ribbon around his chest. In his hands he holds symbols of power. On his head he wears his Atef crown. Hathor is dressed in red and on her head she wears the symbol of the west. Her left hand rests on Osiris' shoulder. Anubis is represented with the head of a jackal, wearing a golden skirt over a white one and a green tunic. In his right hand he clutches an ankh while his left hand rests on Hathor's shoulder.
Nefertari pays homage to Osiris, Hathor and Anubis. The queen has completed her journey. The three deities are seated on thrones. The mummiform Osiris is dressed in buanco with a red ribbon around his chest. In his hands he holds symbols of power. On his head he wears his Atef crown. Hathor is dressed in red and on her head she wears the symbol of the west. Her left hand rests on Osiris' shoulder. Anubis is represented with the head of a jackal, wearing a golden skirt over a white one and a green tunic. In his right hand he clutches an ankh while his left hand rests on Hathor's shoulder. - 30910
The queen wears a wig with small curls that leaves her ears uncovered. The forehead is adorned with a double uraeus (each with a double crown). On the wig rests a circular crown with a cartouche with Teye's name, placed between two winged cobras; the head must have been part of a statuette of Hathor, also the protector of women.
The queen wears a wig with small curls that leaves her ears uncovered. The forehead is adorned with a double uraeus (each with a double crown). On the wig rests a circular crown with a cartouche with Teye's name, placed between two winged cobras; the head must have been part of a statuette of Hathor, also the protector of women. - 22380
The queen wears a wig with small curls that leaves her ears uncovered. The forehead is adorned with a double uraeus (each with a double crown). On the wig rests a circular crown with a cartouche with Teye's name, placed between two winged cobras; the head must have been part of a statuette of Hathor, also the protector of women.
The queen wears a wig with small curls that leaves her ears uncovered. The forehead is adorned with a double uraeus (each with a double crown). On the wig rests a circular crown with a cartouche with Teye's name, placed between two winged cobras; the head must have been part of a statuette of Hathor, also the protector of women. - 22381
Bronze statuette reproducing the goddess Hathor in anthropomorphic form but with the head of a cow. The goddess is depicted standing and in an incised position with her left leg forward. Her left arm is stretched forward, perhaps holding a spear or sceptre, while her right arm descends along her side. On her head the goddess wears a tripartite striped wig and her face is adorned with a false beard. Between the horns are two engraved ostrich feathers and the solar disc with urèo.
Bronze statuette reproducing the goddess Hathor in anthropomorphic form but with the head of a cow. The goddess is depicted standing and in an incised position with her left leg forward. Her left arm is stretched forward, perhaps holding a spear or sceptre, while her right arm descends along her side. On her head the goddess wears a tripartite striped wig and her face is adorned with a false beard. Between the horns are two engraved ostrich feathers and the solar disc with urèo. - 21846
Bronze statuette reproducing the goddess Hathor in anthropomorphic form but with the head of a cow. The goddess is depicted standing and in an incised position with her left leg forward. Her left arm is stretched forward, perhaps holding a spear or sceptre, while her right arm descends along her side. On her head the goddess wears a tripartite striped wig and her face is adorned with a false beard. Between the horns are two engraved ostrich feathers and the solar disc with urèo.
Bronze statuette reproducing the goddess Hathor in anthropomorphic form but with the head of a cow. The goddess is depicted standing and in an incised position with her left leg forward. Her left arm is stretched forward, perhaps holding a spear or sceptre, while her right arm descends along her side. On her head the goddess wears a tripartite striped wig and her face is adorned with a false beard. Between the horns are two engraved ostrich feathers and the solar disc with urèo. - 21847
Bronze statuette depicting the goddess Hathor seated, with her right hand on her knee and her left hand with a clenched fist. The goddess is represented in anthropomorphic form with a bovine head: on it she wears a wig, on which stands her emblem, consisting of the solar disc between two cow's horns. In the centre of the two horns is the uraeus.
Bronze statuette depicting the goddess Hathor seated, with her right hand on her knee and her left hand with a clenched fist. The goddess is represented in anthropomorphic form with a bovine head: on it she wears a wig, on which stands her emblem, consisting of the solar disc between two cow's horns. In the centre of the two horns is the uraeus. - 21848
Plate necklace with Hathor and Harpocrates
Plate necklace with Hathor and Harpocrates - 21653
The sculpture in the centre depicts the chief scribe Psammeticus with the cow goddess Hathor. The face of the goddess is adorned with cow horns with uraeus and two feathers. Psammetico stands before her, his head protected by the snout of the cow; he wears a bag-like wig, a necklace with a square pedant, and a long skirt completely covered with a hieroglyphic text.
The sculpture in the centre depicts the chief scribe Psammeticus with the cow goddess Hathor. The face of the goddess is adorned with cow horns with uraeus and two feathers. Psammetico stands before her, his head protected by the snout of the cow; he wears a bag-like wig, a necklace with a square pedant, and a long skirt completely covered with a hieroglyphic text. - 26670
The sculpture in the centre depicts the chief scribe Psammeticus with the cow goddess Hathor. The face of the goddess is adorned with cow horns with uraeus and two feathers. Psammetico stands before her, his head protected by the snout of the cow; he wears a bag-like wig, a necklace with a square pedant, and a long skirt completely covered with a hieroglyphic text.
The sculpture in the centre depicts the chief scribe Psammeticus with the cow goddess Hathor. The face of the goddess is adorned with cow horns with uraeus and two feathers. Psammetico stands before her, his head protected by the snout of the cow; he wears a bag-like wig, a necklace with a square pedant, and a long skirt completely covered with a hieroglyphic text. - 26671
Detail of an offering scene. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown (partially visible), consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers.
Detail of an offering scene. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown (partially visible), consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers. - 27924
Detail of an offering scene. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown (partially visible), consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers.
Detail of an offering scene. Nefertari wears a semi-transparent garment with wide sleeves. On her head she wears a long wig, a headdress in the shape of a vulture and the Hathorica crown (partially visible), consisting of the sun disk surrounded by bovine horns and two tall feathers. The queen holds a sistrum, connected to the cult of Hathor, and lotus flowers. - 27927

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