Nine ancient crocodile heads were found in the Theban necropolis. About informs science in Poland.
This necropolis is located in Upper Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (modern Luxor). It was mainly used for funeral rites during the New Kingdom. The new finds, Dr. It was discovered by experts from the Center for Mediterranean Archeology of the University of Warsaw, led by Patriarch Chudzik. Since 2013, one of the pharaohs II. They are investigating two tombs belonging to “Cheti”, an important official of Nebhepetra-Mentuhotep (2055-2002 BC). court.
Archaeologists found nine crocodile heads wrapped in cloth in two graves. These heads were not embalmed or subjected to any other method of preservation. According to the scientists, this finding is unique and one of a kind. skulls Crocodylus niloticusa large Nile crocodile.
“We know a lot about crocodile mummies. They are all mummies of all crocodiles hidden in tombs specially prepared for sacred animals. Everything is different in our case. First, only heads, not whole bodies, were buried. Secondly, they were not mummified, only wrapped in linen. Finally, the remains were buried.” found not in the tombs of sacred animals, but in the tombs of people, ”says Chudzika.
Crocodiles were worshiped as the image of the god Sebek. The baboon is depicted as either a real crocodile or a crocodile-headed man. The power of the pharaohs was associated with fertility and military prowess, but also protected from the dangers of the Nile.
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