Sasobek was the highest-ranking official in Egypt. He served as vizier (Prime Minister) of the northern part of Egypt in the reign of Psamtik I, around 630 BC. This was a turbulent time in Egypt’s history, with Psamtik I kept busy in reclaiming territory previously controlled by the Nubian kings and then freeing Egypt from the control of the Assyrians. Eventually Egypt was again unified under one king and the Saite period began, named after Sais, the Detla city from where Psamtik’s family came. During this period there was a renaissance in Old Kingdom customs and art and Sasobek’s sarcophagus lid is typical of the Saite period, with long, almond-shaped eyes, straight brows above, long smooth cheeks, a long straight nose and a softly smiling mouth. Sasobek’s sarcophagus now resides in the British Museum, London. Photo: Jeffrey Ross Burzacott
Posted on: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 23:41:16 +0000
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