woman named Meretites and singer named Kahai serve in the palace of the Pharaoh of the past 4,400 years ago - when the pyramids built in Egypt. Their love story unfolds in a scene that illustrated beautifully in an ancient tomb.Tomb discovered in Saqqara, which is believed to contain the bodies of the couple, children, perhaps even their grandchildren, are currently being studied and dikuak team of experts from the Australian Centre for Egyptology, Macquarie University.
Among the frescos the color is preserved, no images as the couple looked at each other eye depicted respectively. The right hand rests on the shoulders Meretites Kahai.
Show affection as depicted in the ancient paintings are extraordinary things in Egypt during the Age of the Pyramids. Just a few examples of face-to-face or embrace scenes found from the Old Kingdom period (2649-2150 BC). "The period of time when the couple lived and construction of the pyramid growing," says Miral Lashien, researchers from Macquarie University, as published by LiveScience, "I am sure, the picture depicts a special closeness."
In addition to the love story, the scenes depicted on the walls - are also a number of other works of art in the tomb - depict women in Egypt Pyramid Era enjoys greater gender equality than had been calculated by scientists.
"Tomb Kahai is an example of the importance of women," said Lashien. "The frequency of their occurrence in painting, also depicted the same size with the husband or relatives they show equal status."
In the painting, the man, Kahai drawn wearing a wig, a kind of collars, skirts (kilts), and a leopard skin. He also holds the stick - the symbol of authority and responsibility, which may be related symbols promoted as an art director.
Meanwhile, clothing Meretites also consists of wigs, necklaces, wide collar, bracelet, and a tight dress with shoulder straps. In the painting, the breast was open - an unusual thing for a woman portrayed in ancient Egypt.
Their closeness was a relationship based on romantic love. The difference with those found in other tombs suspected hugs fellow two twins.
The tomb was discovered in 1966 and published in a book in 1971, still in black-and-white images. Scientists studying the tomb back in January and February 2010 and then revealed to the world that it is a tomb full of color.
Archaeological and artistic evidence indicates the tomb was built during or shortly after the reign of King Niuserre (2420 BC - 2389 BC), who built the pyramid itself in southeast position Pyramids of Giza, on the site now known as Abusir.
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Kahai and his son allegedly bermatapencarian as a singer. Kahai become a "supervisory singer in two houses" - which means father and son working in the palace. Their tombs are gorgeous and artfully could be also the result of the artist's work palace. Although it has high office, Kahai allegedly still often sings.
Although depict musicians who play the harp and flute, the tomb did not reveal what kind of song is dedicated Kahai the Pharaoh. However, from another inscription, scientists suspect that sung songs full of happiness, of enjoyment of life. Not much different from the present theme. "There are songs that encourage people to eat, drink and be merry," said Lashien.
Kahai did have a high office, but his life could not be separated from the tragedy. Researchers found a painting depicting the Kahai should bury adult children named Nefer.
Also depicted small children left Nefer, and his wife were in the condition of a pregnant when she died.
The tomb had false doors 5 - to ensure the deceased remains 'comfortable'. "The food will be placed in front of the false door, as offerings. Ka or the spirits of those who died are believed to be fake out the door and enjoy the offerings are presented," said Lashien.
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