South Saqqara Stone
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The South Saqqara Stone is the lid of the sarcophagus of the ancient Egyptian queen Ankhesenpepi I, which was inscribed with a list for the reigns of the pharaohs of the 6th Dynasty from Teti, Userkare, Pepi I, Merenre to the early years of Pepi II under whom the document was likely created. It is essentially an annal document which records events in each year of a king's reign; unfortunately, it was reused in antiquity for Ankhesenpepi I's burial and many of its invaluable inscriptions have been erased.
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South Saqqara Stone | |
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Material | Basalt |
Size | length: 2.43 m width: 920 cm |
Created | c. 2250 BC |
Discovered | 1932 or 1933 Giza, Egypt |
Discovered by | Gustave Jequier |
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