A new beginning?

In regnal year 7, Horemheb’s officials turn up in western Thebes (Waset). They began reorganising the village of the tomb-builders, Set-Ma’at “The Place of Truth.” Doing so, the King’s government created a lasting legacy in the town we call Deir el-Medina.

  • Date: c.1325 BCE.
  • Intro music: Keith Zizza.
  • Outro music: Ancient Lyric.
  • Music interludes: Luke Chaos.

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