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Six of these beautiful "triad" sculptures were found wonderfully well-preserved in the valley temple of Menkaure. Menkaure built the third, least huge, great pyramid at Giza. The pyramids were the tombs of the kings, undecorated and never meant to be entered after interment. Each pyramid was connected by a causeway to a temple near the Nile, the "valley temple" which hosted burial ceremonies and continuing worship for the deceased pharaoh. The triad sculptures were located by columns in one hall of Menkaure's valley temple. Each shows the pharaoh with the goddess Hathor on his right and a figure representing one of the Nomes of Upper Egypt on his left. In this sculpture Hathor holds the pharaoh's hand, emphasizing how close he was to the goddess. The standard above the Nome figure on this sculpture shows that she represents the patron deity of the 17th Nome.
Stuffe & Nonsense Egyptian figurines and collectibles are modern manufactured decorative objects, made in the style of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
