The Ushabti are large, guardian statues carved into the likeness of the gods and goddess of ancient Nehekhara, statues that stand guard and protect the perimeters of the necropolises and within the passageways of the great pyramids of the Tomb Kings. Īn Ushabti carved into the likeness of mighty Phakth, Sky God of Nehekhara. Terrible ye who looked into their divine forms! " - Inscription at the base of the Ushabti depicting the great gods of Nehekhara, at the entrance to the Great Pyramid of Rakaph I. " They stand staring into the sun for eternity, the physical embodiment of the everlasting gods.
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