Preface |
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Abbreviations |
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A Note on Internal Cross References to the Plates |
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Chapter 1 Architectural Features |
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1.1 General Overview of the Temple Site |
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1 | (5) |
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1.2 Architectural Description |
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6 | (9) |
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1.3 Material Used in the Construction of the Temple |
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15 | (4) |
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1.4 Detailed Architectural Description of the Temple |
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19 | (11) |
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30 | (1) |
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30 | (1) |
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30 | (6) |
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1.8 Hypothetical Reconstruction of the Temple |
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36 | (5) |
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1.9 Modern Restorations of the Temple |
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41 | (1) |
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1.10 Mud-Brick Structures between the Two Pylons |
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42 | (1) |
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1.11 A Short History of the Temple Construction Stages |
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43 | (6) |
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Chapter 2 The Religious Environment and the Temple during the Early Ramesside Period |
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49 | (13) |
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2.1.1 The Subject Matter of This Chapter |
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49 | (1) |
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2.1.2 The Names of Sety I and Ramesses II |
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50 | (2) |
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52 | (2) |
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2.1.4 The Founding of the Temple |
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54 | (4) |
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2.1.5 The History of the Ramesses II Temple during and after the Reign of Ramesses II |
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58 | (1) |
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2.1.6 The Physical and Organizational Layout of the Temple |
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59 | (3) |
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2.2 Names and Representations of Osiris in the Abydene Monuments of Sety I and Ramesses II |
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62 | (25) |
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2.2.1 Introductory Considerations |
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62 | (2) |
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2.2.2 Wenennefer and Other Names of Osiris in Ramesside Abydos |
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64 | (2) |
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2.2.3 Comparative Images and Texts from the Sety I Temple and Sety's Chapel for His Father |
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66 | (1) |
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2.2.4 A Relief in Sety Is Temple for Ramesses I |
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67 | (2) |
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2.2.5 Sety Is Dedicatory Stela in His Temple for Ramesses I |
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69 | (1) |
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2.2.6 Osiris and Wenennefer in Sety Is Nauri Decree |
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70 | (1) |
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2.2.7 Osiris and Wenennefer in Ramesses Us Great Dedicatory Inscription in the Sety I Temple |
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70 | (3) |
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2.2.8 The "Hymn to Abydos" and the Texts of the High Priest of Osiris, Wenennefer |
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73 | (2) |
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2.2.9 Comparative Relief Images from the Sety I Temple and Setys Chapel for His Father |
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75 | (1) |
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2.2.9.1 The Skin Color of Osiris and Other Gods in the Sety I and Ramesses II Temples |
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75 | (2) |
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2.2.9.2 Images of Osiris in Relief Representation: General Considerations |
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77 | (2) |
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2.2.9.3 Relief Representations of Osiris in the Ramesses II Temple |
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79 | (2) |
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2.2.9.4 Relief Representations of Osiris in the Sety I Temple and Their Implication for the Ramesses II Temple |
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81 | (1) |
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2.2.9.5 A Partial Catalog of Relief Representations of Osiris in the Sety I Temple |
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81 | (6) |
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2.3 The Temple of Ramesses II in the Context of the Nineteenth Dynasty at Abydos |
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87 | (30) |
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2.3.1 Processional Routes and the Abydene Temples |
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87 | (2) |
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2.3.2 Barques and the Ramesses II Temple (I). Their Terminology, Components, Synecdoche, and the Representation of Reality |
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89 | (1) |
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2.3.2.1 Barque Terminology: Some General Considerations |
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89 | (1) |
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2.3.2.2 The Terminology of Ceremonial Boats Prior to the Ramesside Period |
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89 | (2) |
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2.3.2.3 The Terminology of Divine Images and Barques at Ramesside Abydos |
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91 | (1) |
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2.3.2.4 The Terms ssm and ssm-hw |
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92 | (2) |
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2.3.2.5 The Meaning of the Epithet hw |
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94 | (2) |
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2.3.2.6 The Possibility of Separate Processional and Stationary Cult Images |
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96 | (2) |
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2.3.2.7 The Term wte-nfrw |
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98 | (2) |
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2.3.3 The Standard Forms of Processional Barques at Abydos and Elsewhere |
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100 | (2) |
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2.3.3.1 Barque Cabins, Portable Shrines, and Sledges |
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102 | (2) |
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2.3.3.2 The Osiris Fetish or Abydos Emblem |
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104 | (5) |
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2.3.3.3 The Barque-Mounted Form of the Processional Osiris Fetish |
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109 | (1) |
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2.3.3.4 The Dismounted Fetish |
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110 | (4) |
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2.3.3.5 The Processional Barque of Osiris as Khebes-ta "Earth-Hacker" |
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114 | (1) |
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2.3.3.6 Another Possible Processional Barque for Khebes-ta or for a Corn-Osiris |
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115 | (2) |
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2.4 The Presence and Absence of the Aegis |
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117 | (4) |
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2.4.1 The Function of the Aegis in Elite and Popular Religion |
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117 | (1) |
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2.4.2 Platform Transports: Processional Vehicles without a Barque or Aegis |
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118 | (2) |
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2.4.3 A Late Example of a Platform Transport for Osiris in a Private Context |
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120 | (1) |
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2.5 Observations on Barques and Intermediaries |
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121 | (27) |
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2.5.1 Was the Image on the Processional Barque Visible? |
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123 | (1) |
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2.5.1.1 Divine Visibility and Invisibility during the Nineteenth Dynasty |
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123 | (2) |
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2.5.1.2 A Stela from Abydos Recording an Oracle |
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125 | (2) |
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2.5.1.3 Air, Wind, Breath, and Other Invisible Manifestations of the Deity's Presence |
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127 | (6) |
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2.5.1.4 Visible Images of Deities Carried in Procession |
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133 | (1) |
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2.5.2 Barques and the Ramesses II Temple (II): Processions |
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134 | (1) |
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2.5.2.1 Remarks on the Abydene Processions and Festivals |
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134 | (1) |
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2.5.2.2 The Regular Festivals of Abydos |
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134 | (1) |
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2.5.2.3 A Sketch of the Osiris Festival and Its Importance as a Theme in Autobiographical Texts |
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135 | (2) |
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2.5.2.4 The Prestige of the Osiris Mysteries among the Ramesside Elite |
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137 | (1) |
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2.5.2.5 Other Festivals Mentioned at the Ramesses II Temple |
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138 | (1) |
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2.5.2.6 The wn-hr Festival: Part of the Daily Temple Ritual Reconfigured |
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139 | (1) |
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2.5.3 Barques and the Ramesses II Temple (III): Popular Religion and Communication with the Gods; Two Texts of Special Importance |
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140 | (2) |
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2.5.3.1 S3: A Text Excerpt from the South Outer Wall Bandeau Inscription, Finger Gouges, and an Associated Rebus |
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142 | (4) |
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2.5.3.2 The dw3 rhyt Rebus in Court A and Elsewhere |
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146 | (1) |
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2.5.3.3 Court A as a Place for Prayers and Contact with the Deities |
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146 | (2) |
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2.5.3.4 Colossal Royal Statuary on the Outside of the Second Pylon as Intermediaries for Prayer |
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148 | (1) |
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2.6 The Staircase Inscription and Court B: Its Scenes, the Staircase, Rooftop, and Exposure to the Energizing Rays of the Sun |
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148 | (25) |
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2.6.1 Court B as a Transitional Space with Characteristics of Both Court and Chapel |
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148 | (2) |
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2.6.2 Remarks on the Soubassement Decoration of Court B |
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150 | (1) |
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2.6.3 Northeast Wall of Court B: An Offering menu for Osiris or Sokar |
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150 | (1) |
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2.6.4 Court B, North Wall; The Procession of the Osiris Fetish |
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151 | (1) |
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2.6.5 Northeast Wall of Chapel B: The Ished-Tree Scene |
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152 | (4) |
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2.6.6 The Entrance to the Staircase and the Symbolism of Staircases |
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156 | (2) |
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2.6.7 The Staircase Inscriptions and the Symbolism of Staircases: Further Insights into the Ritual Life of the Temple and the Question of Popular Access |
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158 | (6) |
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2.6.8 General Remarks on Roofs |
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164 | (4) |
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2.6.9 Hathor, Clothing, the New Years Festival, and Chapel P |
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168 | (1) |
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2.6.10 Rooftop hnm-jtn and wn-hr Rituals |
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168 | (3) |
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2.6.11 Khoiak and Corn-Mummies |
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171 | (2) |
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2.7 Barques at the Ramesses II Temple: A Localized Lexicography |
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173 | (10) |
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2.7.1 Textual Representations of Barques and Boats |
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173 | (1) |
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2.7.2 Texts Mentioning ssm, ssm-hw, and Various Types of Boats in the Ramesses II Temple |
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174 | (9) |
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Chapter 3 Description and Analysis of the Individual Chapels |
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3.1 Introductory Considerations and Conventions |
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183 | (4) |
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3.1.1 Deliberate Defacement of Signs and Relief Images |
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183 | (1) |
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3.1.2 Presentation and Discussion of the Chapels |
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184 | (1) |
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3.1.3 The Format and Order of the Discussion of Chapels |
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185 | (2) |
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3.2 Doorways as Physical Objects and as Ritual Passageways |
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187 | (12) |
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3.2.1 The Construction and Installation of Wooden Doors in Chapels |
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187 | (3) |
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3.2.2 Doorways and Ritual Purity: Special Doorways on Court A Walls and outside the Portico Chapels |
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190 | (3) |
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3.2.2.1 A Model Example: The Exterior Entrance to Chapel G |
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193 | (2) |
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3.2.2.2 The Royal Exhortation to Those Entering Doorways |
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195 | (1) |
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3.2.2.3 The Side Entrances into the Temple |
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196 | (1) |
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3.2.2.4 Entrances to the Portico Chapels |
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197 | (1) |
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3.2.2.5 The Significance of Inscriptions in the Chapel Doorway Reveals and Their Reliability concerning the Purpose of Chapels |
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198 | (1) |
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199 | (66) |
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200 | (10) |
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210 | (7) |
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217 | (1) |
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3.3.3.1 Notes on Prior Publication and Chapel G's Purposes |
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217 | (2) |
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3.3.3.2 The Narrative Orders of Chapel G |
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219 | (1) |
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3.3.3.3 Exterior Entrance to Chapel G and its Implications for the Design of the Portico Chapels |
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220 | (1) |
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3.3.3.4 Inside Door Thicknesses at the Entrance of Chapel G |
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220 | (2) |
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3.3.3.5 The Scenes and Texts in the Upper Sections of the Inner Walls in Chapel G |
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222 | (11) |
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233 | (21) |
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254 | (11) |
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3.4 Court B: Its Decorated Wall Space, Chapel I, and the Staircase |
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265 | (15) |
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265 | (15) |
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280 | (118) |
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281 | (10) |
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291 | (14) |
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305 | (1) |
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306 | (16) |
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322 | (24) |
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346 | (11) |
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357 | (11) |
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368 | (7) |
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375 | (5) |
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380 | (1) |
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380 | (8) |
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388 | (10) |
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3.6 Synoptic Summary: Chapel Dedications and Content Overview |
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398 | (9) |
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3.6.1 Chapel Benches and Their Dimensions |
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398 | (1) |
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3.6.2 The Portico Chapels |
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399 | (1) |
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3.6.3 Court B, Chapel I, and Staircase |
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400 | (1) |
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3.6.4 Court C Chapels, Including the Osiris Suite |
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401 | (6) |
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Chapter 4 Textual and Figural Secondary Epigraphy |
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407 | (7) |
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409 | (2) |
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4.1.2 Script and Writing, and Drawing Techniques |
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411 | (3) |
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4.2 Secondary Epigraphy Location, Placement, and Dating in the Temple of Ramesses II |
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414 | (4) |
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4.2.1 Location in Temple Spaces |
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414 | (1) |
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4.2.2 Placement on Walls and the Relationship to Decoration |
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415 | (3) |
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418 | (1) |
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4.3 Catalog of Textual Graffiti and Dipinti |
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418 | (26) |
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4.4 Catalog of Figural Graffiti and Dipinti |
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444 | (22) |
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4.5 Interpreting Secondary Epigraphy at Abydos |
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466 | (7) |
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4.5.1 Temple Graffiti within and without Abydos |
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466 | (1) |
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4.5.2 The Osireion and "Memnonion" of Sety I |
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467 | (1) |
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4.5.3 Secondary Epigraphy in the Temple of Ramesses II: Witness to Temple History |
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468 | (5) |
Bibliography |
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473 | (20) |
Subject Index |
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493 | (7) |
Index of Egyptian Words and Names |
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