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Kings Xiith Quote by Leonard William King

“The kings of the XIIth and XIIIth Dynasties were not buried at Thebes, as we have seen, but in the North, at Dashûr, Lisht, and near the Fayymn, with which their royal city at Itht-taui had brought them into contact.” quote by Leonard William King
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““The kings of the XIIth and XIIIth Dynasties were not buried at Thebes, as we have seen, but in the North, at Dashûr, Lisht, and near the Fayymn, with which their royal city at Itht-taui had brought them into contact.””

Leonard William King

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Source Archaeological text, 1925

The XIIth and XIIIth Dynasties were buried in northern sites like Dashûr and Lisht, not Thebes, reflecting regional burial practices.

In simple terms: Ancient kings buried north, not Thebes.

Key Takeaway

Recognize varied ancient burial customs.

Themes

history archaeology regional culture

Mood

academic inquisitive

Type

historical archaeological

When to use this quote

  • museum curation
  • academic research

Key Concepts

Egyptology ancient politics site analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new discoveries challenge this view?
  • How do burial sites inform political power?
A Different Perspective

The statement may lack recent archaeological updates.

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