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[https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/phar/hd_phar.htm by Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History] | [https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/phar/hd_phar.htm by Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History] | ||
Our knowledge of the succession of Egyptian kings is based on kinglists kept by the ancient Egyptians themselves. The most famous are the Palermo Stone, which covers the period from the earliest dynasties to the middle of Dynasty 5; the Abydos Kinglist, which Seti I had carved on his temple at Abydos; and the Turin Canon, a papyrus that covers the period from the earliest dynasties to the reign of Ramesses II. | Our knowledge of the succession of Egyptian kings is based on kinglists kept by the ancient Egyptians themselves. The most famous are the Palermo Stone, which covers the period from the earliest dynasties to the middle of Dynasty 5; the Abydos Kinglist, which Seti I had carved on his temple at Abydos; and the Turin Canon, a papyrus that covers the period from the earliest dynasties to the reign of Ramesses II. | ||
=====Scarab beetles and their meaning in the ancient Egyptian history===== | |||
[https://www.naturalhistorycuriosities.com/insects/scarab-beetles-and-their-meaning-in-the-ancient-egyptian-history/ by Willi 23/5/23 natural history] | |||
In ancient Egyptian religion, the scarab beetle was associated with the god Khepri, who was believed to represent the rising sun and creation. Scarab beetles were often depicted in art and used as amulets, symbolizing protection and good fortune. The beetles were also frequently used as seals for important documents, with the scarab beetle’s image symbolizing the owner’s power and authority. | |||
