The Representation of Heart in Sheikh Abd El Qurna Private Tombs during the 18th Dynasty

Preliminary findings from Sheikh Abd El Qurna private tombs reveal that the heart held significant religious symbolism during the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt. The study highlights its representation across various locations, including walls of halls, inner rooms, burial chambers, and passages, in both funerary scenes (e.g., purification and opening of the mouth) and daily life depictions (e.g., offering food to the deceased). The research also emphasizes the symbolic meaning behind different colors and numbers of hearts, as well as their specific placements within tomb scenes. Additionally, it explores chapters dedicated to heart protection in the Book of the Dead, providing insights into Ancient Egyptian conceptions of the heart's role.

Omran, R. (2016). The Representation of Heart in Sheikh Abd El Qurna Private Tombs during the 18th Dynasty. Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality, 13(2), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.21608/jaauth.2016.49740