High Priest of Ptah
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The High Priest of Ptah was sometimes referred to as "the Greatest of the Directors of Craftsmanship" (wr-ḫrp-ḥmwt). This title refers to Ptah as the patron god of the craftsmen.
The office of the high priest of Ptah was located in Memphis in Lower Egypt. The temple of Ptah in Memphis was dedicated to Ptah, his consort Sekhmet and their son Nefertem.
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Amenhotep (Hawi) in front of Tutankhamun
Amenhotep (Hawi) in front of Tutankhamun
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Reconstitution de la façade ouest du grand temple de Ptah à Memphis (XIXe dynastie)
Reconstitution de la façade ouest du grand temple de Ptah à Memphis (XIXe dynastie)
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Photo of a bust fragment of Prince Khaemwase, one of the sons of Rameses II, taken at the Altes Muse...
Photo of a bust fragment of Prince Khaemwase, one of the sons of Rameses II, taken at the Altes Muse...
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Ptah is one of the ancient Egyptian creator-gods. His cult was based in Memphis. Based on New Kingdo...
Ptah is one of the ancient Egyptian creator-gods. His cult was based in Memphis. Based on New Kingdo...
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Reliefs of Ramses II, Ptah and Sekhmet. (Cropped version of File:Egyptian Museum - Statue in front ...
Reliefs of Ramses II, Ptah and Sekhmet. (Cropped version of File:Egyptian Museum - Statue in front ...
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