Sethe
Created on 2008-09-26 by Mark-Jan Nederhof. Last modified 2012-09-23.
Transcription for "Coronation decree of Tuthmosis I", following Sethe (1906), number 30 (pp.
79-81).
It was checked against De Buck (1948), p. 46. The sequence of signs is identical. There are only
minor differences in positioning of signs.
Bibliography
A. De Buck. Egyptian Readingbook. Ares Publishers, Chicago, Illinois, 1948.
K. Sethe. Urkunden der 18. Dynastie, Volume I. Hinrichs, Leipzig, 1906.
Nederhof - English
Created on 2006-11-04 by Mark-Jan Nederhof. Last modified 2009-06-29.
Transliteration and translation for "Coronation decree of Tuthmosis I", following the transcription of
De Buck (1948), p. 46. The line numbers follow Sethe (1906), number 30 (pp. 79-81), which also
includes the lunette.
The transliteration throughout follows Hannig (1995).
For published translations, see Breasted (1906), pp. 24-25, 54-60; Erman (1891); Sethe (1914),
number 30 (pp. 41-42).
Bibliography
J.H. Breasted. Ancient Records of Egypt -- Volume II. The University of Chicago Press, 1906.
A. De Buck. Egyptian Readingbook. Ares Publishers, Chicago, Illinois, 1948.
A. Erman. Rundschreiben Thutmosis' I. an die Behrden mit der Anzeige seines
Regierungsantrittes. Zeitschrift fr gyptische Sprache und Altertumskunde, 29:116-119, 1891.
R. Hannig. Grosses Handwrterbuch gyptisch-Deutsch: die Sprache der Pharaonen (2800-950
v.Chr.). Verlag Philipp von Zabern, 1995.
K. Sethe. Urkunden der 18. Dynastie, Volume I. Hinrichs, Leipzig, 1906.
K. Sethe. Urkunden der 18. Dynastie -- bersetzt, Volume I. Hinrichs, Leipzig, 1914.
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Ne The king of Upper and Lower Egypt: Aakheperkare; Son of Re: Tuthmosis,
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Ne given life forever. Praising the god four times. Ahmose, may she live!
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Ne Royal decree to the prince and leader of the southern lands Turi.
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Ne has appeared as king of Upper and Lower Egypt, on the Horus-throne of the living.
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Ne Horus: Mighty bull, beloved of Maat; Two Ladies: Shining as a flame, great of strength;
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Ne Gold Horus: Perfect of years, who enlivens the hearts;
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Ne The king of Upper and Lower Egypt: Aakheperkare; Son of Re: Tuthmosis.
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Ne for the life, prosperity and health of the king of Upper and Lower Egypt
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Ne (may she be healthy!). A message to let you know that the palace is secure and well.
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Ne This was written down in year 1, third month of the Season of Growing, day 21,
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