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An Odd Procession of Gods on a Rock Art Panel from Nag el Fuqani (Aswan)

ContributorsEller, Audreyorcid
Published inJournal of ancient Egyptian interconnections, vol. 43, p. 1-19
Publication date2024-09
First online date2024-09
Abstract

An intriguing anepigraphic panel, carved in a quarry a few kilometers north of Aswan during the Greco-Roman period, features two registers depicting nine deities and a man of Nubian origin. The latter is portrayed in an unusual defensive posture, with his back turned to the Elephantine triad. While certain gods (Khnum, Satet, Anuket, and Min) are easily recognizable, others pose more challenges in terms of identification. By reconstructing the regional religious context of this period, it becomes possible to suggest identifications for the deities in the lower register, following Min. It seems that these deities are visibly connected to Elephantine theology and, in some instances, may belong to the category of deified humans. The Nubian individual could potentially be the dedicant of this enigmatic scene, with his martial character conveyed not only through his representation but also by the selection of specific gods in the lower register.

Keywords
  • Greco-Roman Egypt
  • Ancient Egyptian religion
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ELLER, Audrey. An Odd Procession of Gods on a Rock Art Panel from Nag el Fuqani (Aswan). In: Journal of ancient Egyptian interconnections, 2024, vol. 43, p. 1–19.
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  • PID : unige:180158
Journal ISSN1944-2815
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