Beni Hasan - Tomb of Beket 


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Farther north on Beni Hasan, at the top of an ancient path ascending from the plain, is the Tomb of Beket, Kheti's father and also Nomarch of the Antelope nome (11th Dynasty). The two columns which supported the roof of the rectangular chamber are missing. In the southeast corner is a small recess. On the left hand (north) wall are, above, a hunt in the desert and a barber, laundryman, painters, etc.; below, the dead man and his wife with four rows of women spinning and weaving, dancing girls and girls playing with a ball; herdsmen bringing animals for sacrifice to the dead man; goldsmiths; a fishing scene; and various birds, with their names inscribed beside them. On the rear (east) wall, in the upper rows, are wrestlers; in the lower
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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin; Ancient Egyptian art, artifacts; Tombs, burial site
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