In ancient Egypt; one of the primary roles of the king was to maintain order and destroy chaos. Since the beginning of Egyptian history; images of foreigners were used as symbols of chaos and thus shown as captives being bound and trampled under the kings feet. The early 18th dynasty (1550-1372 BCE) was the height of international trade; diplomacy and Egyptian imperial expansion. During this time new images of foreigners bearing tribute became popular in the tombs of the necropolis at Thebes; the burial place of the Egyptian elite. This volume analyses the new presentation of foreigners in these tombs. Far from being chaotic; they are shown in an orderly fashion; carrying tribute that underscores the wealth and prestige of the tomb owner. This orderliness reflects the ability of the Egyptian state to impose order on foreign lands; but also crucially symbolises the tomb owners ability to overcome the chaos of death and achieve a successful afterlife. Illustrated with colour plates and black-and-white images; this new volume is an important and original study of the significance of these images for the tomb owner and the functioning of the funerary cult.
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