Explore House Of Eternity: The Tomb Of Nefertari Depicted By John K. McDonald Formatted As Visual Format
Cover/title page:
Detail a/Queen
Nefertari/'the north
wall of Chamber G.
Opening: Tunneled into the northern
slope of the necropolis, Nefertari's
"house of eternity" is one of the finest
tombs ever created by ancient Egypt's
master craftsmen.
Emblazoned on its walls and corridors,
somesquare meters of exquisite
wall paintings reveal a ritual process and
illustrate Nefertari's journey of transformation
into a blessed soul in the hereafter.
It would prove a long and perilous passage
but she could rely on these hieroglyphic
texts and illustrations to be
her beacons to
the beyond.
Page: The text on the temple facade is
similarly remarkable, for it declares:
"Rameses II has made a temple, excavated
in the mountain of eternal workmanship in
Nubia.
. . for the king's great wife Nefertari,
beloved of Mut, forever and ever, . .
Nefertari for whom the sun does shine, "
Perfect photography of the resoration of this tomb, which was opened to the public in.
The text was generic, geared to visitors, and adequate enough to direct the inquisitive to further investigation,
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House of Eternity Nefertari, the favorite queen of Ramses II, was buried aboutyears ago in the most exquisitely decorated tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Queens.
Discovered in, the tomb had deteriorated to a disastrous extent when emergency consolidation began in, The sixyear conservation project
was completed inand in Novemberthe tomb was reopened to visitors, In this fascinating exploration of the tomb, McDonald takes the reader through each chamber, describing the hieroglyphic messages depicted in the brilliant wall paintings, and discussing the images within the context of
the Egyptian belief system.
The study also offers insights into the life of Nefertari, the development and symbolism of royal tombs, construction and decoration of the tombs, and the Getty Conservation Institute's role in restoring and stabilizing the wall paintings.
This premier volume in the
Culture and Conservation series is punctuated with historic blackandwhite and more recent color photographs that illustrate the vibrant beauty of the wall paintings and the extent of their restoration.
Visitors to the tomb and the armchair traveler will find this an excellent resource for
understanding Nefertari's journey to the afterlife.
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