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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.

Lessons in Archery

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

Date

Findspot

Current Location

People Depicted

Deities Depicted

Art Ref

Wall Relief

Dynasty 05

Pyramid of Sahure, Saqqara Necropolis

Saqqara Necropolis

DP106

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