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Middle Egyptian Texts Middle Egyptian: Middle Egyptian first appears in writing in the Eleventh

Middle Egyptian Texts Middle Egyptian: Middle Egyptian first appears in writing in the Eleventh Dynasty, and reached its vertex of prosperity in the Twelfth. it is sometimes called Classical Egyptian, its texts can be classified to four main genres: 1 - Funerary texts: especially “coffin texts”. 2 - Instructions: wisdom texts. 3 - Tales: “Tale of Sinuhe” and “shipwrecked Sailor”. 4 - Hymns: “Hymn to the Nile”.

Middle Egyptian Texts During Middle Egyptian Texts, you will read analyze different kinds of

Middle Egyptian Texts During Middle Egyptian Texts, you will read analyze different kinds of texts written in classical and post-classical (early XVIII Dynasty) Middle Egyptian covering various textual genres. You will develop your skills in reading hieroglyphic texts and understanding of their grammar, including its development over time. In addition, you will try your hand at using textual sources to uncover historical, religious, and generally cultural information.

Middle Egyptian Texts 1 - STELA OF jt-nfr Jt- nfr is the prince of

Middle Egyptian Texts 1 - STELA OF jt-nfr Jt- nfr is the prince of the oasis under Amenhotep I. You have to transliterate, translate and comment on the following text grammatically and culturally: 1 Comment on the king’s names and epithets.

Middle Egyptian Texts 1 - STELA OF jt-nfr 2 Comment on the Htp-dj-nsw formula.

Middle Egyptian Texts 1 - STELA OF jt-nfr 2 Comment on the Htp-dj-nsw formula. Comment on the geography of ancient Egypt.

Middle Egyptian Texts 1 - STELA OF jt-nfr 3 Comment on the Htp-dj-nsw formula

Middle Egyptian Texts 1 - STELA OF jt-nfr 3 Comment on the Htp-dj-nsw formula and the sorts of offerings. Comment on the geography of ancient Egypt.

Middle Egyptian Texts 1 - STELA OF jt-nfr 4 – 5 6 -

Middle Egyptian Texts 1 - STELA OF jt-nfr 4 – 5 6 -