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Ebony label of King Aha

British Museum London

 

Ebony label of King Aha

Tomb Of Aha, First Dynasty, EA 35518

 

Gradually more information was placed on labels. This one was attached to a shipment of high quality oil, and records the Year in the king's reign that it was received. The year was identified by major events: in this instance, the founding of a temple for Neith by King Aha, the Apis bull festival and a boat journey.

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