Report on the archaeological survey at Gebelein in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 seasons
Journal Title: Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean - Year 2017, Vol 26, Issue 1
Abstract
All periods of Egyptian history are represented at Gebelein and it encompasses many kinds of archaeological site found in the Nile valley (that is, cemeteries, settlements, fortifications, temples, rock quarries etc.). The area was a significant centre in the history of ancient Egypt, but its exact role and the reasons for its importance still awaits explanation. That is why the Gebelein Archaeological Project was initiated. The field survey of Gebelein, which started in 2014, aims to recognise the topography of the area and the degree of destruction of the sites and to locate archaeological remains as well as to determine their interpretation and dating. This report outlines the results of work conducted during seasons 2014, 2015 and 2016, which encompassed the archaeological and epigraphic field surveys, geophysical prospection as well as work conducted in the rock-cut chapel of Hathor.<br/><br/>
Authors and Affiliations
Wojciech Ejsmond, Julia M. Chyla, Piotr Witkowski, Daniel Takács, Dawid F. Wieczorek, Lawrence Xu-Nan, Vincent Oeters, Taichi Kuronuma, Adam Grylak
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