A Bright Night Sky over Karakhamun: The Astronomical Ceiling of the Main Burial Chamber in TT 223
A Bright Night Sky over Karakhamun: The Astronomical Ceiling of the Main Burial Chamber in TT 223
The discovery of the ceiling of Karakhamun's main burial chamber is significant owing to the small number of known astronomical features in ancient Egypt. This chapter describes and depicts this exceptional ceiling, which includes the most complete list of decans, deities, and constellations. It also considers the process of painting it, and how this affected its composition and imagery.
Keywords: Karakhmun, Astronomical features, Burial Chamber, Decans, Deities, Constellations, Painting
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