Painting of the Bennu-bird

Inherkhau worships the Bennu-bird, a symbol of the sun, creation, and rebirth, as depicted in a mural. It could have been the source of the Greek mythological phoenix. A wall relief piece from the Tomb of Inherkhau (TT359).

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Painting of the Bennu-bird

New Kingdom

Dynasty 20

1189-1077 BC

Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Medina

Painted 

 
 

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