and Seti I.to the local goddess Pakhet.[9] [Illustration: Fig.

49 .-- Quarries of Silsilis.] [Illustration: Fig.

50 .-- Draught of Hathor capital in quarry of Gebel Abufeydeh.] The most important limestone quarries are at Turah and Massarah, nearly opposite Memphis.

This stone lends itself admirably to the most delicate touches of the chisel, hardens when exposed to the air, and acquires a creamy tone most restful to the eye.

Hence it was much in request by architects and sculptors.