Der Sarkophag der Gottesgemahlin Anchnesneferibre
Book Description
This scholarly exploration unveils the remarkable spiritual world of ancient Egypt through the meticulously preserved sarcophagus of Anchnesneferibre, a divine consort and daughter of King Psamtik II. Discovered in 1832 behind the Hathor Temple at Deir el-Medineh, this extraordinary limestone burial chamber now resides in the British Museum as a testament to ancient Egyptian religious devotion.
What makes this work particularly fascinating for spiritual seekers is its focus on previously unknown sacred texts found exclusively on this sarcophagus. Author Mareike Wagner presents detailed translations and interpretations of these unique inscriptions, which exist nowhere else in the archaeological record. These texts offer fresh insights into how ancient Egyptian spiritual practices evolved during the Late Period, revealing a dynamic and creative approach to sacred literature.
The sarcophagus features three major spiritual images: the deceased woman herself, the sky goddess Nut, and the western goddess Imentet. Surrounding these divine representations are extensive hieroglyphic inscriptions that blend familiar passages from the Pyramid Texts and Book of the Dead with entirely new spiritual formulations.
Through comprehensive photographic documentation and detailed drawings, this study illuminates how ancient practitioners adapted and transformed their religious traditions. For those drawn to understanding how spiritual wisdom develops and changes across time, this work provides a unique window into the living, breathing nature of ancient Egyptian sacred thought and practice.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~17 hours)
📄 Length: 618 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Cult
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Egypt, antiquities
- ✓ Explore Egyptian Inscriptions
- ✓ Explore Egypt, religion
- ✓ Explore Antiquities
- ✓ Explore Egyptian language, inscriptions
- ✓ Explore Egypt, civilization
