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title: Osiride Statue of Amenhotep I
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5311/osiride-statue-of-amenhotep-i/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Osiride Statue of Amenhotep I

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

## Image File

[![Osiride Statue of Amenhotep I](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5311.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5311.jpg)

## Image Caption

The King is shown in the pose, beard and robe of [Osiris](https://www.worldhistory.org/osiris/), the [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) of rebirth. This expressed a wish for eternal sed festivals: jubilees in which Amenhotep was to be rejuvenated. The King wears the double crown of Upper and Lower [Egypt](https://www.worldhistory.org/egypt/). Amenhotep's [temple](https://www.worldhistory.org/temple/) at Deir el-Bahri included many Osiride statues, inspired by prototypes in the nearby temple of Montuhotep II.Queen [Hatshepsut](https://www.worldhistory.org/hatshepsut/) substituted a grander building, likewise adorned with such statues. Those of Amenhotep I were moved to join Montuhotep's. 18th Dynasty, reign of Amenhotep I, circa 1525-1504 BCE. From the Temple of Amenhotep I at Western [Thebes](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Thebes/), Deir el-Bahri, Egypt. (The British Museum, London).

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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, July 21). Osiride Statue of Amenhotep I. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5311/osiride-statue-of-amenhotep-i/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Osiride Statue of Amenhotep I." *World History Encyclopedia*, July 21, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5311/osiride-statue-of-amenhotep-i/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Osiride Statue of Amenhotep I." *World History Encyclopedia*, 21 Jul 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5311/osiride-statue-of-amenhotep-i/>.

## License & Copyright

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