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.””
About This Quote
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.
Recognize varied ancient burial customs.
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When to use this quote
- museum curation
- academic research
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Questions to Reflect On
- What new discoveries challenge this view?
- How do burial sites inform political power?
The statement may lack recent archaeological updates.