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Ram of Amun with King Taharqa
Ram of Amun with King Taharqa
Relationship with : Amon
Time of : Taharqa

Date : approx. between 690 and 664 B.C.

Material : Granite
XXVème dynastie des rois "kouchites"
British Museum
Egyptian sculpture
Ground Floor - Section 4
Item on 62
Ancient Egypt
Sculpture (Groupe)

Area related
Kawa (Nubie)



Description   

Taharqa built or enlarged several temples in honour of the god Amun, imported into Nubia by the Egyptians. This statue symbolizes the god's protection of the king.
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