Program
Egyptology
Author's Department
Sociology, Egyptology & Anthropology Department
Document Type
Research Article
Publication Title
Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
Ramesside Period kings covered temple walls with decorative relief detailing their military expeditions and subsequent victories, included in these reliefs were new types of scenes with new details , including one scene in which the king sits backward in his chariot , receiving live captives and cut off body parts as proof of his victory. This article presents the evidence for this particular chariot scene , and discusses the meaning and use of it as an icon of victory.
First Page
321
Last Page
328
Recommended Citation
APA Citation
Sabbahy, L.
(2016). The King Sitting Backward in His Chariot. Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt, 52, 321–328.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/faculty_journal_articles/5085
MLA Citation
Sabbahy, Lisa Dr.
"The King Sitting Backward in His Chariot." Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt, vol. 52, 2016, pp. 321–328.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/faculty_journal_articles/5085