The present book offers fresh insights into the multifaceted world of ancient Egyptian civilization during the Old Kingdom period, encompassing themes such as administration, archaeology, art and iconography, the relationship between central and peripheral regions, the funerary sphere, historiography, and papyrology. Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, this volume delves into topics including the organization of state authority, the dynamics of relationships across regions, funerary architecture, and the interpretation of material culture.
This work emerges from the 8th International Conference on "Old Kingdom Art and Archaeology," held in June 2022 at the University of Jaén. Through innovative methodologies and the latest archaeological findings, "Old Kingdom Studies" seeks to illuminate the complexities of this remarkable era, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the societal, cultural, and artistic achievements of ancient Egypt. An essential resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, the book invites further exploration and dialogue within the vibrant field of Egyptology.
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The elites of Elephantine in the late Old Kingdom: Towards a reconstruction and historicisation of their relationships networks using social network analysis methods
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The tomb façade of Werkhuu (Giza, end of 5™ dynasty): some visual strategies of self-representation and their reception
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On the Menkaura's dyad (MFA 11.1738):: a new iconographical analysis
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The Old Kingdom funerary chapels of Qubbet el-Hawa: an influence of contemporary royal funerary architecture
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Old Kingdom wooden coffins: a neglected topic
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(Re)discovered Borchardt's cache: courtiers of king Nyuserre revisited
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Robert Kuhn, Pia Lehmann, Tobias Breu (col.)
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The joint composition of the crimes of Sabni: a proposal for assessing the degree of scribe-author linguistici responsability in letters through pap. Berlin P 8869
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