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174: Horus in Rest

174: Horus in Rest

FromThe History of Egypt Podcast


174: Horus in Rest

FromThe History of Egypt Podcast

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Death and Legacy of Horemheb (c.1305 BCE). Horemheb's reign ended after some 27-years of rule, though this is debated fiercely among historians. His latter-day achievements include an unorthodox approach to building his Memorial Temple, as well as an innovative and spectacular royal tomb. Ultimately, the King reached the end of his reign, leaving a legacy that deserves greater attention...

Date: c.1305 BCE.

Intro music and interludes: Luke Chaos.

Additional interludes: Keith Zizza.

Outro music: Ancient Lyric.

Logo image: Horemheb before Anubis, from his royal tomb KV57. Painting by Lancelot Crane, public domain (MMA).

Read the excavation report for Horemheb/Ay's Memorial Temple at The University of Chicago.
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Learn about ancient Egypt, as *they* described it. We use ancient texts, archaeology and social history to explore their civilization and weave a tale of pharaohs, pyramids, gods, monuments and people. The History of Egypt Podcast uses the ancients' own words to describe their society, and is written by a trained Egyptologist. A member of the Agora Podcast Network.