TEMPLE OF TIRHAKAH AT SEMNA value of its own archaeologically, for it is the only altar in sitic known to nie in the Sudan. It should be removed to Khartum. We continued our diggings in the sanctuary, and to the left of the altar was found a rectangular stone, 3 feet 3 inches high, 15! inches wide, and from i2| inches to 13 inches thick. It stands to the left of the altar as one looks in through the doorway, but is not set square with it. It was placed in position by what masons call a " plug and feathers," and remains of the pieces of wood ("feathers") were in the hole for the plug when it was cleared. Whilst we were removing the mud between the altar and the wall on the right hand side a group of objects of considerable importance was brought to light. The first object was a headless, limestone seated statue of a king, 8 inches high, who is represented as wearing a coHar of three rows of beads and pendants, and holding a whip, /\ , in his right hand, and a sceptre in his left. On the side of the throne are inscribed three rows of hieroglyphics, which read : u -<2>-w >o \\ I.e., " The good-doing god, the lord of the two lands, the maker of " things, the King of the South and North, Khu-taui-Ra, the son of " Ra, Heru-nest(?)-atebui (?), of Tetun, the governor (literally, at " the head) of Ta-Kenset, beloved." The reading of the name of this king is doubtful, but about that of his prenomen there is no doubt whatever. Its form suggests that king Khu-taui-Ra reigned 485