Paser Crossword Stela (Paperback)

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The 'Crossword Stela' of Paser is a 20th Dynasty Egyptian limestone stele, constructed by Paser, ca. 1150 BC, during the reign of Ramesses VI.The stele's text is a Hymn to the Goddess Mut. It is constructed to be read horizontally, vertically and around its perimeter, therefore three times. The text employs a complex arrangement of single hieroglyphs and single hieroglyphic blocks, as well as special uses of hieroglyphs, word play, and double entendres, techniques which were popular in ancient Egypt writings. The 'crossword'-style grid was originally painted blue; the hieroglyphs are incised, in sunken bas relief.