Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 2030-2000 B.C.

Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 11) created in ca. 2030-2000 B.C. using limestone measuring 7 1/2 × 24 5/8 × 5 1/2 in. (19 × 62.5 × 14 cm) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumLimestone
Dimensions7 1/2 × 24 5/8 × 5 1/2 in. (19 × 62.5 × 14 cm)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineThe Trustees of the British Museum, London
Dateca. 2030-2000 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Middle Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 11 dynasty. The estimated date range is 2035 BC – 2025 BC.

Geography

Origin: Upper Egypt; Thebes, Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress?

Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress created?

Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress dates to ca. 2030-2000 B.C..

What material is Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress made from?

Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress is crafted from limestone.

Where does Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress originate?

Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress originates from Egypt.

Is Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress in the public domain?

Relief of Foreign Defenders Falling from a Fortress is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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