Olga Białostocka A Nome Procession from the Royal Cult Complex

Olga Białostocka
A Nome Procession from the Royal Cult Complex in the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir
el-Bahari
In the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a representation of a nome procession
covers one of the walls of the small, open courtyard in the Royal Cult Complex. Using
analogical scenes preserved in other temples, the paper reconstructs the order of nome
personifications depicted in the said procession. It further delves into the nature of this type of
representation and its significance for the king, taking into consideration the location of the
scene.