Dust Demons And Pots

Author : James C. R. Gill,Cr Hamilton,Caleb R. Hamilton,A. J. Pettman,D. A. Stewart,A. R. Warfe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 831 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-25
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 9042941367

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Dust, Demons and Pots by James C. R. Gill,Cr Hamilton,Caleb R. Hamilton,A. J. Pettman,D. A. Stewart,A. R. Warfe Pdf

This volume brings together fifty-four studies on ancient Egypt and its interconnections with neighbouring regions to celebrate the career of Colin Hope. Presented by friends, colleagues and former students, contributions to the volume offer original research and fieldwork discoveries informed by new interpretations and insights on contemporary issues in Egyptology. In recognition of Colin Hope's extensive research interests, the subjects of discussion are wide-ranging in their exploration of the art, archaeology, language and literature of Egypt from prehistory to the pharaonic period, the Roman period and later. Also included are studies on the reception of Egyptology and discussions on museum collections and material conservation. A feature of the volume is the range of studies that come from contexts within the Nile Valley proper and the desert regions beyond. Together, the contrasting perspectives reflect important directions in an ever-expanding discipline and in the long-standing contributions made to it by Colin Hope.

Author : Jeffrey Spier,Sara E. Cole
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606067390

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Egypt and the Classical World by Jeffrey Spier,Sara E. Cole Pdf

Presenting dynamic research, this publication explores two millennia of cultural interactions between Egypt, Greece, and Rome. From Mycenaean weaponry found among the cargo of a Bronze Age shipwreck off the Turkish coast to the Egyptian-inspired domestic interiors of a luxury villa built in Greece during the Roman Empire, Egypt and the Classical World documents two millennia of cultural and artistic interconnectedness in the ancient Mediterranean. This volume gathers pioneering research from the Getty scholars' symposium that helped shape the major international loan exhibition Beyond the Nile: Egypt and the Classical World (J. Paul Getty Museum, 2018). Generously illustrated essays consider a range of artistic and other material evidence, including archaeological finds, artworks, papyri, and inscriptions, to shed light on cultural interactions between Egypt, Greece, and Rome from the Bronze Age to the Late Period and Ptolemaic dynasty to the Roman Empire. The military's role as a conduit of knowledge and ideas in the Bronze Age Aegean, and an in-depth study of hieroglyphic Egyptian inscriptions found on Roman obelisks offer but two examples of scholarly lacunae addressed by this publication. Specialists across the fields of art history, archaeology, Classics, Egyptology, and philology will benefit from the volume's investigations into syncretic processes that enlivened and informed nearly twenty-five hundred years of dynamic cultural exchange. The free online edition of this open-access publication is available at www.getty.edu/publications/egypt-classical-world/ and includes zoomable, high-resolution photography. Also available are free PDF, EPUB, and Kindle/MOBI downloads of the book.

Author : Richard J. Long
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789257168

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The Excavations at Mut al-Kharab II by Richard J. Long Pdf

For over a century our knowledge of Egypt’s Western Desert during the Third Intermediate Period relied almost entirely on the Greater and Smaller Dakhleh Stelae. These two significant documents were purchased by Henry Lyons in 1894 in Dakhleh Oasis and indicated the existence of a substantial temple at Mut al-Kharab dedicated to the god Seth. Apart from these sources, very little information from the Western Desert could be dated to this period. Excavations at Mut al-Kharab began in 2000 and in recent years, evidence from the Third Intermediate Period temple has grown considerably. A range of artefacts has been unearthed, including decorated temple blocks, stelae, ostraka, in situ architectural remains, other small finds, and a large collection of well-dated ceramics. The scale of evidence suggests Mut al-Kharab was probably the most significant Third Intermediate Period site in the Western Desert. In light of this new material, a re-examination of activity in the Western Desert during this period has been possible. This volume presents all the available evidence relating to the western oases during the Third Intermediate Period, with a particular focus on the ceramics. Occupation appears to have been more widespread than the limited evidence previously suggested, and these oasis communities were closely connected to the populations in the Nile Valley. The Egyptian central administration continued to be interested in the Western Desert, although political control does not seem to have been consistent. Moreover, subtle yet distinct variations in the material record, including aspects of pottery traditions and religious practices, may reveal the existence of an oasis culture. As such, we are developing a much clearer picture of activity in this region.

Author : Thomas Schneider
Publisher : LIT Verlag
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783643965073

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Language Contact in Ancient Egypt by Thomas Schneider Pdf

This book provides the first comprehensive introduction to the field of language contact and multilingualism in ancient Egypt before the Greco-Roman period (4th millennium BCE–4th c. BCE). It gives a survey of the historical evidence of linguistic interference of Egyptian with languages in Africa, the Near East and the Mediterranean, discusses the different attested phenomena of language contact and offers a case study of foreign language communities in ancient Egypt. Detailed indexes makes this book a rich source of linguistic information for general linguistics and neighboring disciplines.

Author : Persis B. Clarkson,Calogero M. Santoro
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000504149

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Caravans in Socio-Cultural Perspective by Persis B. Clarkson,Calogero M. Santoro Pdf

Ranging across space and time, this book brings together up-to-date research on the socio-cultural phenomenon of caravans. It shows that caravans for long-distance trade in arid lands are present in both the Old and New Worlds. Alongside historical and archival records, ethnographic analyses of modern caravans provide theoretical frameworks for reconstructing aspects of ancient caravans such as behaviour, ritual and material culture. The volume reflects on the changing foci of caravan research and the future of caravans, when memories of living caravaners are fading, and the fragile and remote nature of caravan-related sites means that they are at risk. It will be relevant to scholars from anthropology, archaeology and history and others with an interest in trade, travel and nomadism.

Author : Carlo Rindi Nuzzolo
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 675 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789259056

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The Excavations at Ismant al-Kharab by Carlo Rindi Nuzzolo Pdf

Excavations by the Dakhleh Oasis Project at Ismant al-Kharab, ancient Kellis in the Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt, revealed the presence of an extensive necropolis dating to the Roman Period, with hundreds of rock-cut tombs containing multiple burials. Termed the Kellis 1 Cemetery, it yielded a range of artifacts and many of the individuals were provided with elaborately decorated cartonnage coverings. This is the largest collection of such material yet discovered in Dakhleh. This book presents a detailed analysis of the entire corpus of cartonnage found at Kellis in a securely excavated context. These objects, which include mummy masks, foot-cases, and full body covers, were part of the burial accoutrements of the wealthier residents of the village. Stylistic and digital investigation of the artifacts suggests a well-defined craft production, with the presence of multiple groups of craftsmen using specific manufacturing techniques and local traits in their iconographic repertoire. The scale of evidence demonstrates that Kellis was a vibrant community with a dynamic funerary production in contact with nearby areas. Comparison with finds from the neighboring Oasis of Kharga, as well as with artifacts in museums collections and from the antiquities market, suggest a complex network of skilled craftsmen throughout the region. This is the first comprehensive study of the material. It has been studied in person by the author in the field enabling a detailed appraisal of the items, whether intact or fragmentary. It builds on recent research addressing regionalism and craftsmanship, and constitutes one of the main sources to investigate issues of permanence and change in the indigenous funerary customs of the area.

Author : Colin A. Hope,Gillian E. Bowen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781009234207

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Kellis by Colin A. Hope,Gillian E. Bowen Pdf

Kellis was a village in the Dakhleh Oasis in the Egyptian Western Desert inhabited continuously from the first to the late fourth century AD. Previously unexcavated, it has in recent decades yielded a wealth of data unsurpassed by most sites of the period due to the excellent state of preservation. We know the layout of the village with its temples, churches, residential sectors and cemeteries, and the excavators have retrieved vast quantities of artefacts, including a wealth of documents. The study of this material yields an integrated picture of life in the village, including the transition from ancient religious beliefs to various branches of Christianity. This volume provides accounts of the lived-in environment and its material culture, social structure and economy, religious beliefs and practices, and burial traditions. The topics are covered by an international team of specialists, culminating in an inter-disciplinary approach that will illuminate life in Roman Egypt.

Author : Alexandre Loktionov
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781803275864

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Compulsion and Control in Ancient Egypt by Alexandre Loktionov Pdf

How did the Ancient Egyptians maintain control of their state? Topics include the controlling function of temples and theology, state borders, scribal administration, visual representation, patronage, and the Egyptian language itself, with reference to all periods of Egyptian history, from the Old Kingdom to Coptic times.

Author : Danijela Stefanović
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781040014639

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Social Network Analysis and Egyptology by Danijela Stefanović Pdf

This book addresses Social Network Analysis (SNA) as a methodological approach in the field of Egyptology, exploring its possibilities, limitations, and applications within the discipline. Social Network Analysis is a sociological, graph theory-based approach used to investigate social structures created by patterns of relationships (ties or links) between actors (nodes), which has been utilised by scholars in other areas of ancient history. The book first provides readers with basic information on the theoretical background of methods applied in SNA, as well as network theory and Actor-Network Theory (ANT) more generally. It discusses the history of SNA specifically within the discipline of Egyptology, evaluating the advantages and limitations of this approach when applied to different types of datasets, such as written sources and material records. The author then explores a case study, examining the potential of network modelling on datasets from the Abydos votive zone during the Middle Kingdom period (c. 2040-1750 BC). The book highlights how SNA and network theory can be useful supplementary tools alongside more traditional research approaches in Egyptology for a more comprehensive understanding of social relations and interconnections in ancient contexts. Social Network Analysis and Egyptology is suitable for students and scholars working on Egyptology who are interested in SNA methodology, as well as those working on Classical and Ancient Near Eastern archaeology and history. It also appeals to those interested in network research and theory more broadly. Colour versions of images in this book can be found in the Support Material: www.routledge.com/9781032599632.

Author : Peter J. Brand
Publisher : Lockwood Press
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781957454962

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Ramesses II, Egypt's Ultimate Pharaoh by Peter J. Brand Pdf

Warrior, mighty builder, and statesman, over the course of his 67-year-long reign (1279-1212 BCE), Ramesses II achieved more than any other pharaoh in the three millennia of ancient Egyptian civilization. Drawing on the latest research, Peter Brand reveals Ramesses the Great as a gifted politician, canny elder statesman, and tenacious warrior. With restless energy, he fully restored the office of Pharaoh to unquestioned levels of prestige and authority, thereby bringing stability to Egypt. He ended almost seven decades of warfare between Egypt and the Hittite Empire by signing the earliest international peace treaty in recorded history. In his later years, even as he outlived many of his own children and grandchildren, Ramesses II became a living god and finally, an immortal legend. With authoritative knowledge and colorful details Brand paints a compelling portrait of this legendary Pharaoh who ruled over Imperial Egypt during its Golden Age.

Author : Colin A. Hope,Bruce E. Parr,Carlo Rindi Nuzzolo
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781803274324

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Australasian Egyptology Conference 4 by Colin A. Hope,Bruce E. Parr,Carlo Rindi Nuzzolo Pdf

Papers from the Fourth Australasian Egyptology Conference held at Monash University in 2016 and dedicated to Gillian E. Bowen who retired from Monash that year. The contributions include several on Egypt’s Western Desert where Monash has been engaged in fieldwork for many years in the the Dakhleh Oasis.

Author : James A. Harrell
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 1091 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9781803275826

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Archaeology and Geology of Ancient Egyptian Stones by James A. Harrell Pdf

This book seeks to identify and describe all the rocks and minerals employed by the ancient Egyptians using proper geological nomenclature, and to give an account of their sources in so far as they are known. The various uses of the stones are described, as well as the technologies employed to extract, transport, carve, and thermally treat them.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 848 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HN4AI5

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The Living Age by Anonim Pdf

Author : Eliakim Littell,Robert S. Littell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B2895031

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Littell's Living Age by Eliakim Littell,Robert S. Littell Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : American periodicals
ISBN : CORNELL:31924079579219

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Littell's Living Age by Anonim Pdf