NMC103H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Kamose, Hawara, Turin King List
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Unlike early people speak about hteir own accomplishment. Amenemhat 1 moves capital to itji-tawy near memphir. Continues in many sense in the steps of old kingdom. Stone core (reused materials from ok, mortuary temple) filled with san and debris cased in limestones. Important: remodelling temple of osiris khontamenti at abydos. Osiris now most important deity connected with afterlife. Abydos becomes the most important centre religiously for the egyptians most desired place to visit. Famous alabaster shirne for sed festival at karnak temple. Morelongated big legs and bis shoulders longer. Announces arrival of a ruler ameni from the south. Teaching of amenemhat reveals amenemhat ikely murdered in palace coup instructs his son to watch his back. Story of sinuhe seems to confirm former story of official in following of. Text that says if loyal to the king you will get great reward if not then death. System loosely based on ok tructure but variations.