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Wall Painting from the Tomb of Horemheb
A wall painting from the tomb of Horemheb (r. 1320-1292 BCE). The figures depicted on the left-most wall, from left to right are Osiris, Anubis and Horus. The figures on the right-most wall are Osiris, Horemheb and Hathor. Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt. 18th Dynasty.
Questions & Answers
What is the oldest wall in the world?
- The oldest walls in the world are those of the temple of Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, dated to around 11,500 years ago.
What was the first walled city?
- The first walled city identified to date is Jericho, whose walls date to the 10th century BCE.
Which civilization was the first to use stone in building walls?
- Ancient Egypt was the first to use stone in building walls, though it is possible the Indus Valley Civilization was working in stone earlier.
What is the most famous wall in the world?
- The Great Wall of China is the most famous wall in the world.
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