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Plaque of Psamtek II (Nefer-Ib-Ra, ruled 595-589 BC, 26th Dynasty) as the Nile god Habi making an offering. Found at Mit Rahina. Mit Rahina, Memphis, was the capital of the first Nome of Lower Egypt, and of the Old Kingdom of Egypt from its foundation until c.2200 BC and later for shorter periods during the New Kingdom, and an administrative centre throughout ancient history.

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