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Lower Egypt province ('nome') 16

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Deity recorded on the White Chapel: '(of) Djedet'

 

Main cities in the province, with evidence for temples:

Djedet (Greek Mendes)

 

The four sanctuary shrines at Djedet were set up by king Ahmose of Dynasty 26, with one for each of the four 'souls' immanent within Banebdjedet (Ra, Shu, Geb, Osiris)

Stelae show Psamtek I of Dynasty 26 before Khnum, and Neit

Details of provinces:

Upper Egypt

Lower Egypt

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