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A gilded wooden and faience djed amulet (symbol of stability) from the tomb of Queen Nefertari. Dynasty XIX, 1279-1213 BCE. (Egyptian Museum, Turin)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2016, January 27). Egyptian Djed. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4515/egyptian-djed/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Egyptian Djed." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 27, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4515/egyptian-djed/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Egyptian Djed." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 27 Jan 2016. Web. 01 Apr 2023.
