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Egypt, Dendera temple, in a room, strange scene called "light bulb", sometimes (wrongly) seen as a proof that Ancient Egyptians knew electricity.

Egypt, Dendera temple, in a room, strange scene called "light bulb", sometimes (wrongly) seen as a proof that Ancient Egyptians knew electricity. Stock Photo

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Alain Guilleux / Alamy Stock Photo

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2E9WKF4

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29.5 MB (1.9 MB Compressed download)

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2783 x 3710 px | 23.6 x 31.4 cm | 9.3 x 12.4 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

2 May 2005

Location:

Egypt:Dendera

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Egypt, Dendera temple, in a crypt, strange scene called "light bulb", sometimes seen as a proof that Ancient Egyptians knew electricity. it's in fact a comosgony (creation fo the world) scene, with a snake, a Djed pillar and other deities.

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