Stela of Djet

The stela of King Djet from his tomb at Abydos. The king proclaims himself as a manifestation of Horus.His name consists of a single hieroglyph, the rearing cobra, written inside a 'serekh', the imitation of the temple of Horus. Detail of the 'serekh'. Country of Origin: Egypt. Culture: Ancient Egyptian. Date/Period: 1st dynasty c.2880 BC. Place of Origin: Abydos. Material Size: Limestone. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ The Louvre Museum, Paris . Location: 71.