The Order of Ma'at

An Exploratory Analysis of Ancient Egyptian Relief Art during the Reigns of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III

von Daniel Mader

312 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

What if the reliefs of ancient Egypt preserved more than images of gods and kings? The Order of Ma'at takes the reader on an exploratory journey into the hidden structures of ancient Egyptian relief art. At the heart of the investigation are two remarkable lion reliefs from the reigns of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III - works separated by time, yet connected by striking similarities in symbolism, geometry, proportions, and numerical relationships. Through detailed measurements, geometric reconstructions, and iconographic analysis, the book examines recurring values such as 27, 33, 44, 57.6, 77, 127, and 144 and asks a fascinating question: could some of these patterns have carried meaning beyond their purely artistic or architectural function? The investigation leads deep into the ancient Egyptian concept of Ma'at - the principle of truth, justice, balance, and cosmic order. The gods Shu and Tefnut, the Sema-Tawy symbol, the Golden Ratio, sacred architecture, royal cubits, geometric structures, and the symbolism of the lion gradually become parts of a much larger picture. The journey does not end in Egypt. Comparisons with the lions of ancient Babylon and Persia reveal remarkable parallels and raise further questions about cultural exchange, shared symbolism, and the transmission of ideas across the ancient world. Rather than presenting its conclusions as established facts, The Order of Ma'at develops a series of exploratory hypotheses based on observable patterns within the monuments themselves. It invites readers to examine the evidence, follow the measurements and geometric relationships, and consider where coincidence ends - and deliberate design may begin. Richly illustrated with the author's own drawings, measurements, diagrams, and analyses, this book offers a different perspective on ancient Egyptian art: one in which mathematics, mythology, geometry, and philosophy intersect. Perhaps the reliefs were never intended merely to be seen, but also to be understood.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Archäologie Archäologie einer Periode / Region
• ISBN: 9783696386795
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.09.2026
• Größe: 22 x 15.5 cm
• Verlag: BoD – Books on Demand