National Geographic History - 05.2019 - 06.2019

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JOURNEY’S END
At Luxor, the ceremonial
barks would pass along the
Processional Colonnade of
Amenhotep III. At its end was
the shrine where rituals were
performed. Scholars believe
they confirmed the passing
on of the king’s divine aspect,
known as the royal ka.
RENE MATTES/GETTY IMAGES

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