Shrine of Heqaib (7/10)

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This shrine is on the island of Elephantine, which once pretty much marked Egypt’s southern border. Nowadays it is between Aswan on the east bank, and the cemetery Qubbet el-Hawa on the west. South of this are the two dams and Lake Nasser. This shrine was originally dedicated to the official Heqaib, who developed such a strong posthumous cult and reputation that other officials for many generations erected their shrines beside his. The burials and shrines of nobles often have other burials around them, upon which the original monument bestows status. 

Written by Nefertari

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