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A Guardian in the tomb chapel of the High Priest of Thoth, Petosiris, at Tuna el-Gebel
A Guardian in the tomb chapel of the High Priest of Thoth, Petosiris, at Tuna el-Gebel

This tomb takes the architectural form of a Ptolemaic Period temple, and displays a mixture of Hellenistic and Egyptian art styles. Although built for Petosiris, the tomb actually became the burial place for three generations of his family.

Further information: 
The Catacombs of Tuna el-Gebel

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Egypt
27° 46' 22.3464" N, 30° 44' 9.492" E

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