What does ‘Nehet’ sign represent in Ancient Egyptian language?

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Egypt Today staff

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Fri, 23 Sep 2022 - 11:56 GMT

BY

Egypt Today staff

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 - 11:56 GMT

File: Nehet Sign.

File: Nehet Sign.

 
 
Keen observers of flora and fauna, ancient Egyptians fashioned the ‘’nehet’’ sign to represent trees. 
 
It was used for the words “iamet” (sycamore), “ished” (Persea) and willow trees. 
 
Associated with the goddess Hathor, she was given the title ‘nebet-nehet’ meaning “Lady of the Sycamore”. 
 
The word 'nehet' also gave the modern city of “Banha” its current name. 
 

 

 

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