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Jackal-headed souls of Nekhen and the hawk-headed souls of Pe are often included in scenes of the Sed festival, or jubilee, thumping their chests in accompaniment to a chant. Nekhen (Hierakonpolis) and Pe (Buto) were important pre-dynastic centres of the south and north respectively and retained their traditional importance for ceremonial purposes during dynastic times.

The block with the large cartouches of Senusret I (12th Dynasty, ruled 1956-1911 BC)
was part of the left jamb of a doorway in the altar court. The rebate at the left indicates that the jambs projected slightly beyond the wall.
 



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