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Lessons in Archery

Reproduction of a stone block from the Pyramid causeway of King Sahure showing an archer in training guided by an instructor in three scenes.

About the Artwork

Reproduction of a stone block from the Pyramid causeway of King Sahure showing an archer in training guided by an instructor in three scenes.

At 4,500 years old, this is one of the earliest depictions in ancient Egypt of soldiers being trained. Each pair consists of a student in a loincloth practising against an instructor in a kilt. The hieroglyphics show the instructor's words of encouragement and direction.

Reproduction Details

Object Type

Wall Relief

Date

Dynasty 05, Old Kingdom

Findspot

Pyramid of Sahure, Saqqara Necropolis

Current Location

Saqqara Necropolis

People

Deities

Art Ref

DP106

Available to purchase as

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Giclée Prints

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