Reproduction of the Goddess Nekhbet in vulture form taken from the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri.

Nekhbet, often depicted as a vulture, held significant importance in ancient Egyptian religion as a protective deity, particularly associated with Upper Egypt. Her representation adorned sacred spaces, symbolising protection and divine guardianship over the pharaoh and the land. The vulture imagery evoked the nurturing and watchful aspects of the goddess, emphasising her role in safeguarding the king and ensuring the prosperity of the kingdom.