Figured Ostraca from New Kingdom Egypt: Iconography and Intent
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The aim of the study is to examine a particular set of images found only on ostraca from New Kingdom Egypt. These scenes show women, often with a child, sitting on a bed in a domestic environment; alternatively, they depict women with a child in a kiosk, in an outdoor setting. The purpose of this research is to examine why these images were drawn and to explore what these representations meant to their creators and viewers. The functionality of the ostraca will also be analysed, considering if they were objects in their own right or merely practice pieces for larger scale compositions.
The Hypocephalus: An Ancient Egyptian Funerary Amulet
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The hypocephalus is still a topic seldom investigated in Egyptology. Between 1961 and 1998, Edith Varga studied the antecedents of the object type, discussing all practices aimed at the protection of the head up to the 4th century BC from all over Egypt.1 Through her ongoing commitment to the subject, hypocephali were ‘rediscovered’ for Egyptology. She identified no fewer than two-thirds of the examples presently known, and published these in several articles.2 The analysis and typology of these amuletic objects at the time when they appeared in the 4th century BC remained for a further research project. In my work, I aimed at continuing the research of Edith Varga, and at presenting the catalogue of hypocephali to the public.
Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern palaces. $n Volume II : Proceedings of a workshop held at the 10th ICAANE in Vienna, 25 -26 April 2016
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The study of the semiotics of palaces in the Ancient Near East and Ancient Egypt provides the historian with diverse information as size and type of architecture demonstrate the kind of representation chosen by rulers towards their world. Some features were adopted from temples in order to stage the appearance of the ruler like a divine epiphany. Some further integrate a temple within the palace, showcasing the desire of the ruler to live with a specific deity under one roof for divine support and protection. The importance of this ruler can also be reflected by the size of the throne room and the number of columns, showing as well a hierarchy in the use of space within the whole building complex and its different units. For instance, the presence of a rather intimate throne room or a second small throne room points to space for confidential exchange between the ruler and his visitors. The capacity of storerooms additionally gives us insight into the economic power standing behind the palace. The comparison of different elements between palatial and domestic architecture also proves helpful in identifying the origins of particular components.0Exploration of such semiotics was initiated with the publication of the first palace volume in 2018 (Verlag der ÖAW, Vienna) following a conference held in London 2013. The present volume stands in direct continuation and is the result of a second palace conference that took place at the 10th ICAANE 2016 in Vienna. Besides introducing other palaces in Egypt and Nubia, this volume is dedicated primarily to Near Eastern palaces which are presented and studied by prominent experts in this field
On the origins of the cartouche and encircling symbolism in Old Kingdom pyramids
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This study suggests the development of the cartouche was closely related to the monumental encircling symbolism incorporated into the architectural designs of the Old Kingdom pyramids. By employing a new architectural style and a new iconographic symbol, the pharaoh sought to elevate his status above that of the members of his powerful court.
Exalted Spirits: The Veneration of the Dead in Egypt through the Ages
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The exhibition was opened on the 9th of November, 2021 at The Egyptian Museum in Cairo and was followed by a three-day conference from the 10th to the 12th of November, 2021. This three-day conference, in partnership with The American University in Cairo (AUC) and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (MoTA), covered the veneration of deceased figures in Egypt from the Pharaonic period up to current times, using the diverse evidence available in terms of texts, images, and lived traditions. The conference featured academic papers as well as panel discussions focusing on current practises related to the veneration of the dead and their origins, which may be traced back to ancient Egypt, and was aimed at both academic and non-academic participants. The former presented academic papers, while the latter (which included creatives from different fields) participated in panel discussions. Academic papers published in a peer-reviewed journal
bulletin of the American Research Center in Egypt, NUMBER 208 - SUMMER 2016
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Wall Paintings in the Late Roman City of Trimithis (Ambeida), Dakhla Oasis: A Tantalizing Preliminary Survey -- Ancient Column inscriptions and New Technologies: the 2Ol4-2015 Field Season of the Karnak Great Hypostyle Hall Project -- The Mit Rahina Field School, 2014 -- The Osiris Temple at Abydos -- Architectural Conservation of the White Monastery Church (Dary Anba Shinuda), Sohag -- Conserving the Amarna Coffins -- the Archaeology of Urbanism in Ancient Egypt -- Egyptian Coffin Conservation Project -- Enemies of the Stale: The Old Kingdom Prisoner Statues and Three-dimensional Representations of foreigners -- Documenting and Watching Shadow Ploys in Coiro: Text and Performance.
bulletin of the American Research Center in Egypt, NUMBER 205 - WINTER 2015
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The Visionaries Bring ARCE's Work to a Wider Audience -- Continuity and Change in on Ancient LondscoPe: the Brown University Abydos Proiect -- What Remains of the Workmen? Conserving the Human Remains at Deir el-Medina -- Conservation of the Vestibule in the Tomb of Karakhamum -- The oriental institute Nubian Expedition Proiect Publishing Medieval Serra East & Napatan Dorginarti -- Making Heritage Accessible: ARCE Creates Guides to Monuments in Historic Cairo -- Annual Report -- Annual Meeting.
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ARCE Team Uncovers Two Unknown Tombs -- "All Hands on Deck!" Architectural Conservation in Presentation at the Red Monastery Church 2011-2014 -- 2014 Season of the South Abydos Moslobos Proiect -- long-term Preservation of the Collection at the Egyptian Museum-Pilot Project on Environmental Monitoring -- theoria and the Visual Environment of the Red Monastery -- The Epigraphic Survey-Chicago House. Luxor Documenting the Monuments of Ancient Thebes.
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Conservation of the Mosque of Aslam al-Silagdar in Cairo -- Amheida: the Site Management Project of 2008-2009 A Late Antique Funerary Chapel at the White Monastery (Datr Anba Shenouda), Sohag -- The Egyptian Museum Register Scanning Project, Part ||: the Special Registers -- An Investigation into the Sacred Kistirict as Depicted in New Kingdom Private Tombs -- Calvin W. Schwabe: Remembering a Veterinarian's Approach to Ancient Egypt -- ARCE's 60th Annual Meeting -- Big Change in ARCE Governave Practices Fellows 208-2009 -- Around ARCE -- Annual Report.
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Antiquities Endowment Fund (AEF): Working to Preserve Egypt's Padt and Support ARCE Activities -- Why Building ARCE's Operating Endowment is the Best Way to Help -- Spotlight on an ARCE Research Supporting Member: Yale University -- 2010 Conference on Human Remains in Ancient Egypt -- Beds in New Kingdom Egyptian Art Writing Family History From the Ottoman Archives -- Around ARCE -- New Book Chronicle Decade of Conservation Work in Egypt -- A Visit to Greece -- the Eighth Annual ARCE Thanksgiving Came Trek: Poetic Scenery and Ponderous Beasts.
bulletin of the American Research Center in Egypt, NUMBER 199 - (Fall 2011)
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The Monastery of St Matthew the Potter al-Dayr al-Qadis al-Anba Mata'us al-Fakhuri, Esna -- the Wall Paintings From the Temple of Amenhotep ||| at Wadi es-Sebua: Conservation, Preservation, and Documentation -- "Restoring and Conserving a Tympmum from the North Chapel of the Senwosret ||| Pyramid Complex at Dahshur" -- Crumbling Challenge and Presentation Puzzle: the Karanis Site Management Project -- Egypt and the Block Sea Slave Trade During the Thirteenth Century -- An Introduction to the Palace in Ancient Egypt -- Director General of Upper Egypt and the Oases Presents Lectures -- ARCE Group Enjoys the Beauty and History of Cyprus -- Endowment Donors as of 7/21/2011 -- Annual Report.
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American Contributions to Egyptian Archaeology by Gerry Scott -- Quseir Fort Visitors Center Opens -- The Last History of Quseir Fort by Charles Le Quesne -- ARCE Training For SCA Inspectors Inspectors in the Islamic and Coptic Sector by Nairy Hampikian and May al Ibrashy -- Conservation and Reconstruction of the Tomb of Nespakashuty by Elena Pischikova -- Djedhor Was Here: Ancient Graffiti in the Valley of the Kings by Steve Visson -- Illuminated in Lightland: the Archaeoastronomical Original of the Seat of the First Appearance in the Egyptian Solar Cult Religion by Patricia Blackwell Gary and Richard Talcott -- Bags, Boxes, and Buckets: A Warehouse Treasury by Stephanie Boucher -- Jordan Trip a Success by Mary Sadek -- Fellowships -- Losses -- ARCE Staff News -- Chapter News -- Donor Recognition.
bulletin of the American Research Center in Egypt, NUMBER 210 - (Summer 2017)
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Greetings From the New Executive Director -- TT 110 Epigraphy and Research Field School: Training and Protecting the Archaeology of Wadi el-Hudi, Eastern Desert Twenty-second and Twenty-fifth Dynasty Mummies From Thebes: X-Ray and CT-Scan Examination Project -- the Art and Culture of Ancient Egypt: Studies in Honor of Dorothea Arnold -- Another View from the Edge: The Frontier of Aswan in the Early Islamic World - In Search of Semna: Studying the Egyptian Kitchen -- The Complex of Qalawun: From Cassas to Creswell -- ARCE Conference -- ARCE News -- ARCE Celebrates in Washington DC -- ARCE Luxor Field School Graduation 2017 -- ARCE Iftar Celebration 2017.
bulletin of the American Research Center in Egypt, Nurnber 180 - Surnmer 2001
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Repairs Ancient and Modern in the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak / Peter J.Brand -- Center Update -- The Small Temple of Amun at Medinet Habu / W. Raymond Johnson -- The Small Temple of Amun at Medinet Habu / W. Raymond johnson -- Member Expeditions : Combined Prehistoric Expedition Romuald Schild and Fred Wendorf -- Traced by Iicense: A. thirteenth-century Epistyle in the Church of the Holy Virgin, Harat Zuwayla, Coiro Zuzana Skalava -- Continuity and Innovation in Islamic Coinage / Jere L. Bacharach -- Borrowing or Stealing? The Use of Spofbin the Mosque Complex of Sultan al-Mu'ayyasd Sheikh Koren Rose Mathews -- Antoine Selim Nahas and the Face of Modern Cairo Ola Seif and Seif ElRashidi (with (Charles Diable) -- Exhibilions.
SCRIBE : The Magazine of The American Research Center in Egypt : FALL 2020 | ISSUE 6
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Ancient Spaces and Lives -- Key Places in this Issue -- ARCE’s Digital Leap -- Weni Rediscovered (An International Team Comes Together to Offer a Fresh Look at an Ancient Life) -- Egypt Updates -- U.S. Updates -- Antiquities Endowment Fund -- Institutional Members -- Brooke Elizabeth Norton and Margaret Taylor Dean -- Donor Support -- Did You Know? Before There Was Scribe.
SCRIBE : The Magazine of The American Research Center in Egypt : FALL 2018 | ISSUE 2
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Looking to the Future -- Key Places in this Issue -- Fieldwork Season: New & Returning Expeditions -- Updates from the Current Season -- In Memoriam / William Kelly Simpson -- celebrating the Conservation Field School Graduates in Luxor -- Recap: April 2018 Annual Meeting -- Experiencing 3,000 Years of Ancient Egypt in Los Angeles -- International Archaeology Day Events -- Caroline Williams and Jen Thum -- A Road Trip Along the Nile.
SCRIBE : The Magazine of The American Research Center in Egypt : SPRING 2018 | ISSUE 1
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Then & Now: 70 Years of the American Research Center in Egypt -- Greetings from the Director for Egypt -- Capturing Ancient Egypt in Three Dimensions -- The Founding of an American Research Center in Egypt -- Reviews of Publications in Egyptology -- The Hidden Treasures: Hearst Museum Egyptian Collection -- U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Luxor -- Celebration of ARCE at the U.S. Embassy -- Donor Support -- Board & Staff -- Research Supporting Members -- Financial Statements -- The ARCE Houseboat Fostat.
The archive of Thotsutmis, son of Panouphis : early Ptolemaic ostraca from Deir el Bahari (O. Edgerton)
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List of Abbreviations List of Papyrological Symbols List of Figures List of Plates List of Tables Acknowledgments Preface on Translations Bibliography 1. Introduction 2. Identification, Discovery, and History of the Archive 3. A Family Archive from Western Thebes in the Third Century BC 4. The Life and Times of Thotsutmis, Son of Panouphis, and His Family 5. Catalog of the Ostraca from the Archive of Thotsutmis, Son of Panouphis 6. Appendices Indices Plates
Newsletter, Number 175 (FEBRUARY 1998)
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CONTENTS: THE PTOLEMAIC CITY OF ALEXANDRIA RECONSIDERED Robert Steven Bianchi -- NEWS FROM CAIRO -- NEWS FROM NEW YORK -- DEVELOPMENT NEWS -- MYTH, IMAGINATION, REALITY: NEW EGYPTIAN DIRECTORS 6 -- GIFTS OF THE NILE
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN FAIENCE -- DEATH AND ETERNITY IN ANCIENT EGYPT -- HOLD THE DATE.