Roman A. Orekhov

Interpretation and localization of Netjerykhet’s (Djoser’s) 'Serpent Stela'

The article is devoted to localization of the 'Serpent Stela' discovered by Egyptian archaeologists in Iput I pyramid complex. Author comes to conclusion that the object in question could have originated from the Dry Moat encircling Djoser mortuary complex, and might have served as a peculiar marker of Nile flood.

Keywords:
Old Kingdom, Djoser pyramid complex, 'Serpent Stela', Dry Moat, Unas, Teti, queen Iput I, Nabil Swelim.

Origanal language — Russian.

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