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title: Slab of Inyotef VIII
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4733/slab-of-inyotef-viii/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Slab of Inyotef VIII

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Slab of Inyotef VIII](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4733.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4733.jpg)

## Image Caption

This limestone block was part of a Ptolemaic foundation. There are hieroglyphic inscription, including a cartouche of the [Egyptian](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Egyptian/) king Intef. In addtion, there are head and one arm of the [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) Min, who looks to the right side. From Koptos, [Egypt](https://www.worldhistory.org/egypt/). 17th Dynasty, 1580–1549 BCE. The Petrie Museum of Egyptian [Archaeology](https://www.worldhistory.org/Archaeology/), London (with thanks to The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL).

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, March 23). Slab of Inyotef VIII. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4733/slab-of-inyotef-viii/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Slab of Inyotef VIII." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 23, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4733/slab-of-inyotef-viii/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Slab of Inyotef VIII." *World History Encyclopedia*, 23 Mar 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4733/slab-of-inyotef-viii/>.

## License & Copyright

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