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W. Raymond Johnson in November, W
oi.uchicago.edu RESEARCH W. Raymond Johnson In November, W. Raymond Johnson supervised a second short season of docu mentation work at the Ramesses II small Ptah temple in ancient Memphis, focusing on the decoration of reused blocks of Nebmaatre Amenhotep III. He was able to document another thirty-one blocks and block fragments from the earlier structure of Amenhotep III, expanding the catalog to sixty-two, and will return to Memphis this fall to finish the photography and collation of the drawings for publication in the Egypt Exploration Society's Survey of Memphis series. Ramesses II seems to have dismantled an entire shrine for reuse in his Ptah chapel, and the preserved decoration suggests that the original structure was a portable bark shrine to the god Ptah-Sokar, a chthonic form of the creator-god Ptah. This shrine was part of Amenhotep Ill's great Ptah temple complex called "Nebmaatre-United-With-Ptah" which Ramesses II completely dismantled for reuse in the construction of his own great Ptah temple nearby. In addition to documenting Amenhotep III reliefs, Ray identified a granodiorite body that joins the head of an Amenhotep III male deity in the collection of the Met ropolitan Museum of Art since the turn of the century. The two pieces are now joined and on display. At the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Ray examined a granodior ite head of the goddess Hathor from the time of Tutankhamun and determined that it joins a torso in the Nicholson Museum, Sydney, Australia; casts of the two pieces will eventually be made and exchanged for joining. -
The Religious Reforms of Akhenaten and the Cult of the Aten
The Pharaoh’s Sun-Disc : The Religious Reforms of Akhenaten and the Cult of the Aten The 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Akhenaten, known to many as the “Heretic King,” made significant changes to the religious institutions of Ancient Egypt during his reign in the 14th century BCE. The traditional view long maintained that these reforms, focused on the promotion of a single solar god known as the Aten, constituted an early form of monotheism foreshadowing the rise of Western Biblical tradition. However, this simplification ignores the earlier henotheistic tendency of Egyptian polytheism and the role of Atenism in strengthening the Pharaoh’s authority in the face of the powerful Amun-Ra priesthood, as well as distinctions between the monotheism of Moses and Akhenaten’s cult. Instead, the religion of Akhenaten, which developed from earlier ideas surrounding the solar deity motif, can be seen as an instance of monotheistic practice in form but not in function, characterized by a lack of conviction outside the new capital of Akhetaten as well as an ultimate goal of establishing not one god but one ruling power in Egypt: the Pharaoh. This will become clear through an analysis of the background to Akhenaten’s reign, the nature of his reforms and possible motivations, and the reality of Atenism vis-à-vis later Biblical monotheism. The “revolution” of Akhenaten, born Amunhotep IV,1 evidently had significant implications both during and after his reign. The radical nature of his reforms is clearly visible in the later elimination of his name and those of his immediate successors from the official list of rulers.2 However, it is possible to see the roots of these changes, and perhaps of the Pharaoh’s motivations, in earlier developments in the importance and form 1 Greek Amunhopis IV. -
Crossroads 360 Virtual Tour Script Edited
Crossroads of Civilization Virtual Tour Script Note: Highlighted text signifies content that is only accessible on the 360 Tour. Welcome to Crossroads of Civilization. We divided this exhibit not by time or culture, but rather by traits that are shared by all civilizations. Watch this video to learn more about the making of Crossroads and its themes. Entrance Crossroads of Civilization: Ancient Worlds of the Near East and Mediterranean Crossroads of Civilization looks at the world's earliest major societies. Beginning more than 5,000 years ago in Egypt and the Near East, the exhibit traces their developments, offshoots, and spread over nearly four millennia. Interactive timelines and a large-scale digital map highlight the ebb and flow of ancient cultures, from Egypt and the earliest Mesopotamian kingdoms of the Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, to the vast Persian, Hellenistic, and finally Roman empires, the latter eventually encompassing the entire Mediterranean region. Against this backdrop of momentous historical change, items from the Museum's collections are showcased within broad themes. Popular elements from classic exhibits of former years, such as our Greek hoplite warrior and Egyptian temple model, stand alongside newly created life-size figures, including a recreation of King Tut in his chariot. The latest research on our two Egyptian mummies features forensic reconstructions of the individuals in life. This truly was a "crossroads" of cultural interaction, where Asian, African, and European peoples came together in a massive blending of ideas and technologies. Special thanks to the following for their expertise: ● Dr. Jonathan Elias - Historical and maps research, CT interpretation ● Dr. -
The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses provides one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities. Now in its second edition, it contains: ● A new introduction ● Updated entries and four new entries on deities ● Names of the deities as hieroglyphs ● A survey of gods and goddesses as they appear in Classical literature ● An expanded chronology and updated bibliography ● Illustrations of the gods and emblems of each district ● A map of ancient Egypt and a Time Chart. Presenting a vivid picture of the complexity and richness of imagery of Egyptian mythology, students studying Ancient Egypt, travellers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will find this an invaluable resource. George Hart was staff lecturer and educator on the Ancient Egyptian collections in the Education Department of the British Museum. He is now a freelance lecturer and writer. You may also be interested in the following Routledge Student Reference titles: Archaeology: The Key Concepts Edited by Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn Ancient History: Key Themes and Approaches Neville Morley Fifty Key Classical Authors Alison Sharrock and Rhiannon Ash Who’s Who in Classical Mythology Michael Grant and John Hazel Who’s Who in Non-Classical Mythology Egerton Sykes, revised by Allen Kendall Who’s Who in the Greek World John Hazel Who’s Who in the Roman World John Hazel The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses George Hart Second edition First published 2005 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge 270 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2005. -
Southampton Ancient Egypt Society
the Newsletter of The HOTEP Southampton Ancient Egypt Issue 8: May 2016 Society Recommended Viewing Review of our April meeting Surfing the TV channels over the Bank Holiday On Saturday 16 April we welcomed I happened upon Petra: Lost City of Stone. Professor Andrew Shortland from This documentary in the NOVA series is Cranfield University. His talk, ‘Radiocarbon produced in America by PBS, a Public and the Chronologies of Ancient Egypt’, Broadcasting Service, who describe the series was split into two distinct sections. First he thus: ‘Explore the science behind the explained the different approaches that have headlines in PBS’ premier science series. been adopted in creating a chronological With compelling stories and spectacular sequence of events for Egyptian history. He visuals, NOVA programs demystify science described the difficulties in interpreting fragmentary contemporary texts such as king- and technology for viewers of all ages and lists. He showed how the conventional spotlight people involved in scientific Egyptian chronology, followed by most pursuits.’ scholars, was established with reference to The film is refreshingly free of the dramatic re- rare examples of verifiable recorded events enactments so beloved of many directors of such as solar eclipses. He gave a wonderfully programmes intended for popular consumption clear explanation of the heliacal rising of Sirius and the CGI effects are relevant and tasteful. and the ‘sliding’ calendar and illustrated how The methods which the Nabataeans used to difficult it is to allocate precise dates to events provide their city with water demonstrate an without allowing for a few years on either impressive degree of engineering skill and side. -
A Social and Religious Analysis of New Kingdom Votive Stelae from Asyut
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Display and Devotion: A Social and Religious Analysis of New Kingdom Votive Stelae from Asyut A dissertation submitted in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures by Eric Ryan Wells 2014 © Copyright by Eric Ryan Wells ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION Display and Devotion: A Social and Religious Analysis of New Kingdom Votive Stelae from Asyut by Eric Ryan Wells Doctor of Philosophy in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures University of California, Los Angeles, 2014 Professor Jacco Dieleman, Chair This dissertation is a case study and analysis of provincial religious decorum at New Kingdom Asyut. Decorum was a social force that restricted and defined the ways in which individuals could engage in material displays of identity and religious practice. Four-hundred and ninety-four votive stelae were examined in an attempt to identify trends and patters on self- display and religious practice. Each iconographic and textual element depicted on the stelae was treated as a variable which was entered into a database and statistically analyzed to search for trends of self-display. The analysis of the stelae revealed the presence of multiple social groups at Asyut. By examining the forms of capital displayed, it was possible to identify these social groups and reconstruct the social hierarchy of the site. This analysis demonstrated how the religious system was largely appropriated by elite men as a stage to engage in individual competitive displays of identity and capital as a means of reinforcing their profession and position in society and the II patronage structure. -
Journal of Egyptian Archaeology
Journal of Egyptian Archaeology Past and present members of the staff of the Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts, Statues, Stelae, Reliefs and Paintings, especially R. L. B. Moss and E. W. Burney, have taken part in the analysis of this periodical and the preparation of this list at the Griffith Institute, University of Oxford This pdf version (situation on 14 July 2010): Jaromir Malek (Editor), Diana Magee, Elizabeth Fleming and Alison Hobby (Assistants to the Editor) Naville in JEA I (1914), pl. I cf. 5-8 Abydos. Osireion. vi.29 View. Naville in JEA I (1914), pl. ii [1] Abydos. Osireion. Sloping Passage. vi.30(17)-(18) Osiris and benu-bird from frieze. see Peet in JEA i (1914), 37-39 Abydos. Necropolis. v.61 Account of Cemetery D. see Peet in JEA i (1914), 39 Abydos. Necropolis. Ibis Cemetery. v.77 Description. see Loat in JEA i (1914), 40 and pl. iv Abydos. Necropolis. Ibis Cemetery. v.77 Description and view. Blackman in JEA i (1914), pl. v [1] opp. 42 Meir. Tomb of Pepiankh-h. ir-ib. iv.254 View. Blackman in JEA i (1914), pl. v [2] opp. 42 Meir. Tomb of Pepiankh-h. ir-ib. iv.255(16) Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts, Statues, Stelae, Reliefs and Paintings Griffith Institute, Sackler Library, 1 St John Street, Oxford OX1 2LG, United Kingdom [email protected] 2 Group with calf from 2nd register. Petrie in JEA i (1914), pl. vi cf. 44 El-Riqqa. Finds. iv.87 Part of jewellery, temp. -
Aegyptiaca in Der Nördlichen Levante Eine Studie Zur Kontextualisierung Und Rezeption Ägyptischer Und Ägyptisierender Objekte in Der Bronzezeit
Orbis Biblicus et Orientalis 41 Series Archaeologica Alexander Ahrens Aegyptiaca in der nördlichen Levante Eine Studie zur Kontextualisierung und Rezeption ägyptischer und ägyptisierender Objekte in der Bronzezeit PEETERS 102290_OBO_Archaeol_41_00_COVER.indd All Pages 07/09/2020 10:24 AEGYPTIACA IN DER NÖRDLICHEN LEVANTE ORBIS BIBLICUS ET ORIENTALIS. Series Archaeologica Begründet von Othmar Keel Herausgegeben von Susanne Bickel, Catherine Mittermayer, Mirko Novák, Thomas C. Römer und Christoph Uehlinger im Auftrag der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Orientalische Altertumswissenschaft und der Stiftung Bibel+Orient in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Ägyptologischen Seminar der Universität Basel, dem Institut für Archäologische Wissenschaften, Abteilung Vorderasiatische Archäologie, der Universität Bern, dem Departement für Biblische Studien der Universität Freiburg Schweiz, dem Institut romand des sciences bibliques der Universität Lausanne, und dem Religionswissenschaftlichen Seminar der Universität Zürich. Zum Autor Alexander Ahrens (*1976), Studium der Vorderasiatischen Archäologie, Ägyptologie, Altorientalistik und Biblischen Archäologie an der Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen (M.A. 2005). Stipendiat der Landes- graduiertenförderung Baden-Württemberg, Kollegiat des Graduiertenkollegs Formen von Prestige in Kulturen des Altertums an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München von 2005–2008. Mitarbeiter an der Außen- stelle Damaskus der Orient-Abteilung des Deutschen Archäologischen Institutes von 2008–2012, danach Mitarbeiter und Forschungsassistent -
Gathered Ancient Images of Set, by Joan Ann Lansberry the God Set (Aka Seth) Has Been Much of a Puzzle to Egyptologists
Gathered Ancient Images of Set, by Joan Ann Lansberry The god Set (aka Seth) has been much of a puzzle to Egyptologists. If we go with the attitude of later Egyptians, we find Set blamed for every misfortune that can befall humanity. However, if we go with the attitude of earlier times, in particular the Ramesside period, when Egypt was at its peak in prosperity, we find a completely different picture. For we find a god who was very much adored. Most of the surviving imagery is from that period, although even in Ptolemaic and Roman times we occasionally find a piece that was a part of worship and magical rites. It's my goal to find all his imagery and bring it together, thereby shedding new light on the Dark god. Let’s begin with the earliest images. Chicago’s Oriental Institute recorded a rock carving at Gebel Tjauti along the Theban Desert Road: John Coleman Darnell and Deborah Darnell believe it to be ‘the earliest certain depiction of this beast from the vicinity of Seth's cult center at Ombos.” (http://oi.uchicago.edu/research/pubs/ar/96-97/desert_road.html) H. Te Velde gives another example in his Seth, God of Confusion, (page 12). The 'Scorpion King' mace head, (Ashmolean Museum, Oxford; # AN1896-1908.E3632), features distinct Set animals on the top of tall standards. This piece was created about 3100 BCE, in the period immediately preceding the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. 1 King Scorpion’s tomb at Abydos had a couple of ivory labels featuring Set animals. -
Reconstruction of Ancient Conceptual Landscapes in the Nile Valley
Reconstruction of ancient conceptual landscapes in the Nile Valley Giulio Magli Faculty of Civil Architecture, Politecnico di Milano. Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milan, Italy. E-Mail: [email protected] Abstract: Conceptual landscapes in Egypt show a remarkable continuity – for as long as 2000 years – in the use of symbols and in the interplay between natural and man-built features. Directionality, both in the sense of succession of elements and of orientation of single buildings and tombs, plays a key role in governing the landscape in accordance with the idea of “cosmic” order, which was the basis of the temporal power of the pharaoh. Comparing satellite image with local surveys and using simple web-based instruments for tracing visibility lines helps in understanding connections and messages which were meant to be clear and obvious in ancient times but may be lost, or forgotten, today. In particular, the prominent role of astronomical and topographical alignments in the planning of successive monuments comes out at sites like Abydos, Giza, Dahshur and at Western Thebes. The way in which the same symbols and elements were elaborated by the “heretic” pharaoh Akhenaten in planning the landscape of his capital at Amarna is also highlighted. Keywords: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Landscapes, Web-based Archaeo-topography 1. Introduction Archaeoastronomy, the science exploring the relationship of ancient architecture with the sky, is a relatively new discipline. It started from the pioneering efforts of Gerald Hawkins and Alexander Thom in the sixties of the last century. These authors were the first to put in evidence in a systematic way the possible relevance of astronomical alignments in the interpretation of ancient sites. -
Mostafa Elshamy © 2015 All Rights Reserved
Ancient Egypt: The Primal Age of Divine Revelation Volume I: Genesis Revised Edition A Research by: Mostafa Elshamy © 2015 All Rights Reserved Library of Congress United States Copyright Office Registration Number TXu 1-932-870 Author: Mostafa Elshamy Copyright Claimant and Certification: Mostafa Elshamy This volume, coinciding with momentous happenings in Egypt, is dedicated to: Al-Sisi: Horus of Truth and Lord of the Two Lands and The Egyptians who are writing an unprecedented chapter in the modern history of humanity Table of Contents Introduction ………………………………………………………………………. i-ii Chapter I Our Knowledge of the Ancient Egyptian Thoughts of the Spiritual Constituents of Man ……………………………………… 1 Chapter II The Doctrine of the Spirit …………………………………………. 16 - Texts embracing the Breath of Life ………………………………. 16 - Texts comprising Breathing Nostrils ……………………………… 18 - Texts substantiating Lifetime ……………………………………… 19 - The Breath of life: as a Metaphor ……………………………….. 20 - A Long-term Perplexity …………………………………………… 25 - The Tripartite Nature of Human ………………………………….. 27 - The Genuine Book of Genesis of Man …………………………..... 28 - Neith: the Holy Spirit ……………………………………………… 29 - Seshat and the Shen ……………………………………………….. 37 - The Egyptian Conception of "Sahu" ……………………………… 43 - Isolating the hieroglyph of Spirit ………………………………..... 49 Chapter III The Doctrine of the Soul ……………………………………………. 50 - The Louvre Palette ………………………………………………… 54 - The Oxford Palette ………………………………………………… 57 - The Hunters Palette ………………………………………………... 58 - The Battlefield Palette ……………………………………………. -
Of the Temple of Mentuhotep II at Deir Al-Bahari Luc Gabolde
The “Kernbau” of the Temple of Mentuhotep II at Deir al-Bahari Luc Gabolde To cite this version: Luc Gabolde. The “Kernbau” of the Temple of Mentuhotep II at Deir al-Bahari: A Monumental Sun Altar ?. Richard Jasnow (University of Chicago); Kathlyn M. Cooney (UCLA). Joyful in Thebes, Egyptological Studies in Honor of Betsy M. Bryan, 1, Lockwood Press, pp.145-154, 2015, Material and Visual Culture of Ancient Egypt, 9781937040406. hal-01895079 HAL Id: hal-01895079 https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-01895079 Submitted on 13 Oct 2018 HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est archive for the deposit and dissemination of sci- destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents entific research documents, whether they are pub- scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, lished or not. The documents may come from émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de teaching and research institutions in France or recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires abroad, or from public or private research centers. publics ou privés. Copyright JOYFUL IN THEBES EGYPTOLOGICAL STUDIES IN HONOR OF BETSY M. BRYAN MATERIAL AND VISUAL CULTURE OF ANCIENT EGYPT Editors X xxxxx, X xxxx NUMBER ONE JOYFUL IN THEBES EGYPTOLOGICAL STUDIES IN HONOR OF BETSY M. BRYAN JOYFUL IN THEBES EGYPTOLOGICAL STUDIES IN HONOR OF BETSY M. BRYAN Edited by Richard Jasnow and Kathlyn M. Cooney With the assistance of Katherine E. Davis LOCKWOOD PRESS ATLANTA, GEORGIA JOYFUL IN THEBES EGYPTOLOGICAL STUDIES IN HONOR OF BETSY M. BRYAN Copyright © 2015 by Lockwood Press All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by means of any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the 1976 Copyright Act or in writing from the publisher.