posted on 2022-03-28, 09:46authored byJacob Gwiazdzinski
The evolution of funerary traditions and mortuary features is a valuable proxy indicator of contemporaneous local cultural practices and political relations. The necropolis at Dendara presents a well suited case-study for the First Intermediate Period (c. 2160-2055 BCE)1. This thesis attempts to determine the relative importance of Dendera, from the late Old Kingdom to the Middle Kingdom (c.2345 –2055 BCE) through a comparative analysis of mortuary structures against examples at other Ancient Egyptian cemeteries. The study will use archaeological evidence to provide one of the most comprehensive studies of Dendara’s significance during the First Intermediate Period.
History
Table of Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. History of work at Dendara -- 3. Critical evaluation of Slater -- 4. Funerary structures and substructures -- 5. Shaft traditions -- 6. Shaft group traditions -- 7. Offering place traditions -- 8. Mastaba traditions -- 9. Staff tomb traditions -- 10. Conclusions -- References -- Appendices.
Notes
Bibliography: pages 66-79
Theoretical thesis.
Awarding Institution
Macquarie University
Degree Type
Thesis MRes
Degree
MRes, Macquarie University, Faculty of Arts, Department of Ancient History
Department, Centre or School
Department of Ancient History
Year of Award
2018
Principal Supervisor
Yann Tristant
Rights
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