Shocking Discovery: Enigmatic Ka Statue of King Hor Revealed in Ancient Tomb
The discovery In 1894, a team of excavators led by archaeologist Jacques de Morgan made a remarkable discovery at the pyramid complex of Amenemhat III at Dahshur, Egypt. Inside the tomb of King Hor Awibre, or Hor I, they unearthed a magnificent wooden statue of the Ka adorned with rock crystal quartz eyes—a true masterpiece that had stood the test of time. The meaning of the Ka statue The Ka and its representation The Ka, or guardian spirit, played a crucial role in ancient Egyptian belief systems. It was believed that in order for a person's spirit to survive after...
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