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Horus name

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Also known as serekh name, Nom d'Horus

oldest known crest of ancient Egyptian rulers

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Instance of
coat of arms
Image
Egypte louvre 290.jpg

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Encyclopedic overview

srḫ serekh facade (of the palace)

Serekh of king Djet with the Horus falcon above Serekh of king Peribsen with the image of Set, the god of the desert, and a sun disc above Serekh of king Khasekhemwy with both Horus and Set above

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