Funerary stele, new kingdom period, six-pointed sun symbol

Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Turkey

Mezar Tasi / Funerary Stele. New Kingdom Period. 1550 - 1070 B.C. Thebes (Luxor). From the common grave for the members of the carpenters guild. At the top, on the left, holding a carpenter's chisel between two wheat heads, is Amon-Mose sitting with his wife. Opposite them their son Honsu is offering presents to both. On the right Neferonpet is seen, making an offering to his parents. At the bottom, a sitting couple is offered presents by their sons and daughters.


Supplementary images:


Six-pointed, asymmetrical cross engraved on a funerary stele.
Taken on  Tuesday 07th of July 2015
Device: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: SP800UZ
Genre:  1550 - 1070 B.C.
Source:  Istanbul, Turkey

Would you like to explore the origin of Christ’s cross?
Click here: thesimpleanswers.com/the-true-cross/