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The upper part of obelisk of king Pepi I
General Information

The upper part of obelisk of king Pepi I, was found in his pyramid complex at Saqarra. The obelisk bears a band of hiergloyphic inscription on one side.

Storing Place Imhotep Museum - Saqqara - Egypt
Material Limestone
Type Obelisk
Type of Script Hieroglyphic
Discovery Place Saqqara - Saqqara - Egypt
Historical Period The Sixth Dynasty – The Old Kingdom
Inscriptions on the Monument
Transliteration
( If the Hieroglyphic,Demotic or Hieratic text is not appearing clear, install this file )

Mty-ra Mn-nfr Hmt nsw sAt nsw smst


Translation

Mery-re, Men-nefer (the pyramid name), the royal wife, the king's elder daughter...

Scientific Publishing

محمد عبد الحليم أحمد محمد، المسلات في مصر الفرعونية: دراسة دينية معمارية لغوية، (رسالة ماجستير غير منشورة، جامعة القاهرة، 2003)، 166

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