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The life of Meresamun : a temple singer in ancient Egypt

by Emily Teeter, Janet H. Johnson

This catalogue examines the life of Meresamun, an ancient Egyptian temple musician, through artifacts and forensic evidence. It details the social and legal status of women around 800 B.C. and uses CT scan data to analyse her life and physical condition.

Accession 22251 ISBN 9781885923608 Publisher Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago
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