The “offering tablet of Defdji” is unusual since it is round, while most offering tablets are rectangular. The Egyptian hieroglyph for “offering” is “hetep,” which looks like a reed mat with a loaf of bread on it. This shape is sometimes used for tablets. Defdji’s round offering tablet has a lot of small details. Defdji was an important official with the titles “King’s Friend, Highly Esteemed by the Great God, Unique Friend, Great One of Upper Egypt.” But why does this particular ancient Egyptian tablet resemble an aircraft panel? Let’s find out.