The Great Harris Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, reign of Ramesses IV, c1200 BC. Artist: Unknown

The Great Harris Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, reign of Ramesses IV, c1200 BC. Artist: Unknown

2-604-992 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

The Great Harris Papyrus, from Thebes, probably Deir el-Medina, Egypt, reign of Rameses IV, c1200 BC. At forty-two metres, this is one of the longest papyri still in existence from ancient Egypt. It is divided into five sections, with hieratic text and three illustrations of the king and the gods accompanied by hieroglyphic texts. From the British Museum's collection.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Rameses III: Egyptian: King, pharaoh, military leader
People Related
  1. Rameses IV: Egyptian: King, pharoah
  2. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Religion & Belief Other

History & Politics Artefacts


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4894x3586
File Size : 51,416kb


Aliases

  1. 4AQVO2
  1. 1C
  1. 0370001694
  1. 2-604-992
  1. 2604992

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