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Brugsch, Heinrich
Egypt under the pharaohs: a history derived entirely from the monuments — London, 1891

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dm. xvm. THE FOUNDATION OF A TEilPLE 179

in], to give more room for the water to this temple. It had to be
cleaned out.

I had the dirt removed and the clams pulled down which were
near it. Thus the space was now clear. I caused this site to be
built upon, on which the surrounding wall stood, in order to erect on
it this memorial-building, desiring to found a splendid temple to
[the god Amen of] Apet. It was to be constructed anew. The
(official) drawing of (the architect) made the beginning. Never
nave I placed the like on the monument of any other. I say this
m all truth, for / knoio every one who knows nothing about me, and
speaks lies. But that which has happened is no feigned invention
m place of the truth, nor an intentional deception calculated to
bear the appearance of truth. He knows me, whoever agrees with
nie about this. I gave the order to place cord and pegs in readi-
ness (for laying the foundation-stone) in my presence. The beginning
of the day of the new moon was fixed for the festival of the laying
of the foundation-stone of this memorial.

In the year 24, on the last day of the month Mekhir, on the
festival of the 10th clay of Amen's [festival on his splendid feast
of the southern Apet ?....] there was a sacrifice offered to the
god (at) his great abode. After this I went in, to accompany my
father Amen. The god went thither on his feet, to celebrate his
beautiful festival. And the Holiness of this god was wonderful
to behold. [Then drew near the form] of this god. Pegs and
■cord were ready. Then his Holiness placed me before him, to-
wards this monument. And I began. Then the Holiness of this
god was full of joy at this monument, on account [of my love for
him]. Then [the [Holiness] of this god went further, and the
beautiful feast was celebrated to my lord. Then I came forward,
yes I, to complete the business of the laying of the foundation-
stone, because........[before] him. He went out, and the

work of the first stroke of the hammer for the laying of the foun-
dation-stone was to be performed. Then the Holiness of this
divine one wished himself to give the first stroke of the hammer

.....[to keep out the water] of the inundations of the fields

........of the pickaxe. The lines of the fields were drawn

........all that he had done. Then was I full of joy, when

I saw the great wonder, which my father had done for me ....
• • . . My heart was in a joyful humour at that beautiful pro-
cession, to make a beginning of this memorial. There was laid
[in the foundation-stone a document] with all the names of the
great circle of the gods of Thebes, the gods and the goddesses ....
And all men rejoiced. After this .... of copper was prepared
for him.

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