Sneferu Pyramid Temple Ceiling Images from the New Kingdom

Images of the temple entrance ceiling at Sneferu's Pyramid Temple from the New Kingdom period, specifically the 20th Dynasty. The dataset is 246.6 KB in size and includes files in PDF and SVG formats. It was contributed by Chloe Agar and is licensed under CC-BY-4.0, with copyright held by the Griffith Institute and the Penn Museum.

Use Cases

• Analyze architectural details of Egyptian temples based on the described ceiling images.
• Train image classification models for archaeological artifact recognition based on the temple imagery.
• Perform digital preservation and reconstruction of cultural heritage sites based on the provided visual data.
• Study artistic styles and motifs from the New Kingdom period based on the temple ceiling depictions.

Strengths

• Clear provenance from two established institutions: the Griffith Institute and the Penn Museum.
• Specific temporal context provided: the New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty.
• Files are available in two formats: PDF and SVG, offering flexibility for different uses.

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 246.6 KB, indicating limited scope.
• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and image resolution require manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

Griffith Institute Archive; University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

Time Range

New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-28 10:21:39; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Sneferu Pyramid Temple, Egypt