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Statue of Khafre-Rebirth of a King

Year

2013

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

30m

Rating

TVPG

Author

null

Publication Information

The Great Courses

Summary

Why did the Egyptians go to such great lengths to prepare bodies after death? They loved life, and the grand tombs and sculptures were a way to capture the soul for eternal life. Reflect on the statue of King Khafre, which communicates strength and power-and signifies so much more than what is first evident.

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