Volume I Plate 70 - The Tomb of Renni at El-Kab (Bas-relief) ~ Unique among the temple ruins of ancient Egypt that were usually covered with religious representations or military scenes, the Tombs at El-Kab featured an illustrated relief of ancient Egyptian civil life that included a detailed account of the embalming and funeral rituals from the time of death to the placing of the body in the burial chamber or casket.

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