Ḥknw and sfṯ-oils as Products Imported to Egypt: Some Remarks on their Origins, Production, and Trade Routes
- Autores: Katarzyna Kapiec
- Localización: Ägypten und Levante: Internationale Zeitschrift für ägyptische archäologie und deren nachbargebeite, ISSN 1015-5104, Nº. 34, 2024, págs. 259-273
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
This paper explores the origins and trade routes of two oils, ḥknw and sfṯ, which were widely used in temple and funerary rituals in Ancient Egypt . Traditionally thought to have been imported from southern regions and the Near East (respectively), these oils’ origins are often based on limited evidence . By re-analysing available data chronologically, this study aims to provide a clearer picture of their historical sources and trade connections . The study also considers whether these oils were fully imported or partially processed in Egypt, as some visual records from tombs suggest that Egyptians may have also produced oils locally using imported ingredients . This dual sourcing might reflect a differentiation in oil composition and trade practices over time .
