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Winnowing of the grain in the threshing floor
Winnowing of the grain in the threshing floor. s.XIV BC. EGYPT. Luxor. Thebes. 18th Dynasty. Painting that decorated the tomb of Menna, scribe of Thutmose IV. Egyptian art. New Kingdom. Painting. ITALY. Turin. Egyptian Museum of Turin
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Dynasty Floor Grain Luxor Scribe Thebes Threshing Thutmose Tomb Turin Winnowing Menna
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Winnowing of the Grain in the Threshing Floor: A Scene from the Tomb of Menna, Scribe of Thutmose IV in Thebes, Egypt This stunning painting, dating back to the New Kingdom of Egypt, around 1550 BC, is a remarkable testament to the agricultural practices of ancient Egypt during the 18th Dynasty. Discovered in Thebes, the painting now resides in the Egyptian Museum of Turin, Italy. The painting, titled "Winnowing of the Grain in the Threshing Floor," depicts a horizontal scene of farmers at work, transforming harvested grains into edible food. In the foreground, men and women are seen sitting on the ground, using winnowing baskets to separate the grains from the chaff. The wind, represented by a man blowing on a large fan, helps to carry the lighter chaff away, leaving the heavier grains behind. The threshing floor, depicted in the background, is a bustling scene of activity. Oxen pull carts loaded with sheaves of wheat, while workers use flails to separate the grains from the husks. The painting also shows the use of sledges, which were used to transport the sheaves to the threshing floor. The painting's intricate details and vibrant colors provide a glimpse into the daily life of ancient Egyptians during the New Kingdom period. The use of horizontal composition, a common feature of Egyptian art, adds to the dynamic and engaging nature of the scene. The painting's preservation in the Egyptian Museum of Turin allows us to appreciate the artistic and historical significance of ancient Egyptian culture. It also highlights the importance of agriculture in ancient Egyptian society and the innovative methods they used to produce food for their growing population.
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