Bakenkhonsu , Amon's Prophet and builder
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Bakenkhonsu , Amon's Prophet and builder
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Published 2023-08-25T09:27:44+00:00
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Bakenkhonsu ("Servant of Khonsu") was a High Priest of Amun in ancient Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Remesses II. Information about his life was found on the back of this block statue (original now located in Munich).
The information on the back of this statue provides details about the education of young Egyptian noblemen at that time and the career of priests.
Bakenkhonsu is named for the god Khonsu, traveller, a Moon God of ancient Egypt and son of Amun.
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| Date published | 25/08/2023 |
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| Title | Bakenkhonsu , Amon's Prophet and builder |
| Date | 1297-1185 BC |
| Accession | KAS805 |
| Period | 19th Dynasty |
| Medium | Plaster |
| Credit | Original - Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptohek |
| Record | https://open.smk.dk/artwork/image/KAS805?q=KAS805%20&page=0 |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst |
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