01 June 2009

Blue Crown

The Blue Crown, also known as the Khepresh, is seen from the 18th Dynasty onwards due to Ramses II wearing it into battle. Pharaohs were often shown depicted the Blue Crown as it became known as the War Crown. The Blue Crown was a tall flanged helmet that was adorned with golden discs and had with the Wadjet and Nekhbet on the brow. Below is a relief of Ramses II in his temple at Abydos.

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