In 1263 BCE, priests announced the death of the APIS BULL. Sacred to Ptah, the bull dwelled in the temple at Men-nefer (Memphis). Now, in year 30 of Ramesses II, the King's son KHA-EM-WASET would lead the funerary processions.
Shortly after, the prince inaugurated the first phase of a now famous monument. The Lesser Vaults of the SERAPEUM begin to take shape. The prince also starts a project for which he is renowned: the preservation and restoration of old monuments. These acts have earned him the moniker "the first Egyptologist."
Logo: Statue of Khaemwaset from Asyut, now in the British Museum (Photo Dominic Perry).
Music: Keith Zizza <a href="https://www.keithzizza.net/">www.keithzizza.net</a>, used with artist's permission.
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