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The article "La vieillesse d'Amon-Rê à Karnak" by Sébastien Biston-Moulin examines a passage from the White Chapel of Senusret I in Karnak. The author proposes a new interpretation, which is compared to a related text from the Akhmenu of Thutmose III in Karnak. Both inscriptions refer to the reconstruction of the temple of Amun-Ra in Karnak and use the metaphor of the aging and rejuvenation of the god. The inscriptions emphasize the worship of the Egyptian god Amun-Ra by the kings Thutmose III and Senusret I. The article also describes the closeness between the rulers Sesostris I and Thutmose III and the aging deity Amun-Ra in the temple of Karnak. It is speculated that the rulers bestowed years of life and rejuvenation upon the god. The article provides detailed information and analysis on various aspects of the temple of Karnak. [Extracted from the article]

Wood characterization studies allow the optimization in different timber segments, especially wood processing and utilization. This study determined the anatomical, chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of Cordia glabrata (black laurel wood) to increase knowledge about the potential of underutilized species. The wood has high lignin content, long fibers and thin-to-thick fiber walls. It is classified as a high specific gravity wood and has medium dimensional shrinkage. This species also has medium values of compression parallel to grain and modulus of rupture, high values of shear stress, and low values of splitting. C. glabrata wood may be used in different ways in Brazilian timber sector, especially as decorative veneer, wood flooring, and products that require natural durability and regular mechanical strength. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]