Petosiris
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Petosiris was a high priest of Thoth in Hermopolis Magna, Egypt, during the late 4th century BCE. His tomb, located at Tunah al-Jabal, is a significant example of Greco-Roman Egyptian art and architecture. It features a unique temple-like structure with a pillared portico and elaborate column capitals, showcasing a blend of Greek influence and traditional Egyptian artistic expression in its mural decorations. This period marked a shift in Egyptian art following Alexander the Great's conquest, with the Ptolemaic rulers incorporating new styles while still employing Egyptian architectural conventions.1
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