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Estas Jornadas, una más de las ya muchas que se vienen celebrando en el Museo Casa de los Tiros de Granada, sirvieron de reflexión sobre uno de los temas más apasionantes de la Arqueología Medieval, en concreto la que se refiere a la parte final de la Edad Media. Nos referimos a la ciudad nazari y especialmente a su papel en la organizacion de los territorios. Coincide con la fase final de un Proyecto de Investigacion I+D (Ministerio de Educacion y Ciencia) sobre este mismo tema La ciudad nazari y su territorio (Ref. BHA2003-00743). Si algo se puede destacar del reino nazari es su elevadisimo grado de urbanizacion y el papel destacado de las ciudades en los diversos conjuntos territoriales que conformaba su espacio. No se trata solo de las grandes urbes, como Granada y los dos puertos costeros principales, Malaga y Almeria, sino tambien de nucleos medianos que regian ricos distritos, bien poblados de alquerias, como por ejemplo Guadix y Almuñecar por citar solo dos de ellos. El primero en el interior y el segundo en la costa. Tambien observamos la presencia de asentamientos, calificados como pequeñas ciudades o casi ciudades que estan evolucionando para convertirse en estructuras urbanas plenamente conformadas. Que la vida economica y comercial se centralizaba en todos y cada uno de estos nucleos, es algo bien sabido por las fuentes escritas, pero asi mismo, la investigacion arqueologica ha ido poniendo de relieve su topografia, su organizacion interna, su distribucion espacial, su relacion con el entorno agricola mas inmediato, etc. Aunque en el presente libro no se incluyen problemas observados de manera transversal, no cabe duda que los analisis de los nucleos urbanos que se presentan, permiten establecer debates de mayor contenido y que trascienden el marco concreto. En tal sentido hay que señalar algunas aportaciones sobre realidades parciales y especificas de algunas que tambien se estudian en su conjunto.

Full author: Francisco Pascasio Moreno

Scientific exhibition catalog with a detailed description of the exhibits including further references to literature and academic contributions by Olivia Barcley, Dr. Friederike Boockmann, Prof. Dr. Reimer Hansen, Dr. Helmut Hark, Prof. Dr. Irmgard Ho, Otto Kammer, Heinrich Kuhne, Dr. Gunther Mahal, Bernd A. Mertz, Prof. Dr. Wolf-Dieter Muller-Jahncke, Dr. habil. Gunther Oestmann, Dr. Ruediger Plantiko, Dr. Krzysztof Pomian, Dr. Karl Rottel, Dr. Ralf T. Schmitt, Dr. Christoph Schubert-Weller, Prof. Dr. Manfred Schukowski, Dr. Gabriele Spitzer, Prof. Dr. theological dr theological h.c. Reinhart Staats, Dr. Ingeborg Stein, Felix Straubinger, Dr. Martin Treu, Father Dr. Gerhard Voss, Prof. Dr. phil. Wolfgang Wildgen, Dr. Edgar Wunder, Prof. Dr. phil. Wolfgang Wildgen, Prof. Dr. Paola Zambelli and Arnold Zenker.

Este livro conduz o leitor a uma viagem através das memórias ocultas da humanidade, explorando as civilizações perdidas que antecederam a nossa era. Entre mitos, ruínas e símbolos ancestrais, emergem

This volume is the first in a four-part series presenting the final results of the Molyvoti, Thrace, Archaeological Project (MTAP), a Greek-American synergasia project in northern Greece. The project is centered on a site often referred to as "Ancient Stryme," which ancient sources identified as an emporion (trading post) and polis settled by Thasians. Focusing on the 2013-2015 field seasons, this volume offers a detailed presentation of the sites stratigraphy, material culture, and historical development. It proposes a revised chronology, including a 4th-century BCE reoccupation after destruction possibly associated with Philip of Macedon, and traces diachronic change through the Early Byzantine period. Among the projects notable discoveries is a complete Classical house--one of the few uncovered in Aegean Thrace--offering valuable insights into domestic architecture and material culture. An intensive urban survey sheds light on the citys 4th-century BCE fortifications and harbors, significantly enhancing our understanding of the scale and function of coastal settlements in the region. In the surrounding chora, the areas first geomorphological study examines landscape use and shifts in the ancient coastline. Contributions from more than 20 scholars present the sites architecture, stratigraphy, ceramics, small finds, and geographical data. Together, these studies illuminate Greek-Thracian interactions, patterns of settlement and trade, and environmental change from prehistory through the Early Byzantine era in this understudied region of the northern Aegean.

This volume presents the unique history of ancient Egypt through 50 artefacts discovered during excavations of the EES since its founding in 1882. They are brought together in this volume from global museums: from major collections as well as those that are a little less known. Readers will travel through three millennia of Egypts history from the Early Dynastic to the end of the Graeco-Roman Period uncovering the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians by investigating everyday items, as well as the elite objects of the ruling classes. Alongside these artefacts, further topics are unpacked relating to the history of Egypt and Egyptology as well as those characters that have played a role in the discovery of ancient Egypt. Each object entry is written by an expert in their field and contributions already include several items from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Metropolitan Museum in New York as well as the University Museum of Kyoto, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, and Bolton Museum.

This volume examines lending practices in Egypt during the Ptolemaic period (332-30 BCE), especially, but not exclusively, through the lens of the demotic loan-account papyri of Panas, son of Espmetis. It begins by introducing some of the issues associated with the history of ancient lending, and surveys previous discussions of lending practices in Ptolemaic Egypt. It then introduces the demotic loan-account papyri of Panas, and how they alter the current understanding of lending in Ptolemaic Egypt. The volume explores the contents of the papyri, placing them in their social, legal, and historical contexts, and concludes with a full edition of the papyri.

Erstmalig werden in diesem Beiheft Pyramidentexte behandelt, die den Schutz des Verstorbenen durch die Gottin Nut und seine sichere Reise ins Jenseits thematisieren. Die Verwendung dieser Texte wird im Zusammenhang mit den Ritualen betrachtet, die wahrend der Stundenwachen in der Nacht vor dem Begrabnis durchgefuhrt wurden, und untersucht die Uberlieferung der Texte vom Alten Reich bis in die griechisch-romische Zeit unter Berucksichtigung der spaten Belege in den ptolemaischen Tempeln von Dendera, Edfu und Philae.Fur eine moglichst vollstandige und umfassende Auswertung wird sodann ein innovativer interdisziplinarer Rahmen entwickelt, der sich nicht nur auf die traditionellen Methoden der Textkritik und der Stemmatisierung stutzt, sondern auch analytische Betrachtungen zu Kontext, Bedeutung und Nutzung der "New Philology" heranzieht. Zudem werden die phylogenetischen Beziehungen zwischen den Quellen und den intellektuellen und kulturellen Mechanismen, die bei der Verbreitung der Manuskripte eine Rolle spielten, grundlegend und vollstandig analysiert.

Harry Falks "Kushan Histories" discusses new research concerning the Kushan dynasty and is based on a Symposium held from December 5-7th, 2013 in Berlin. The first part of the book introduces the literary sources. After naming the primary sources and translations a wide range of texts presented chronologically gives an overview of the Kushan history in its totality. In the second part of "Kushan Histories" five papers deal with different religious, military and cultural aspects of the Kushan dynasty: How were the expansion of Buddhism and the dynasty linked to each other and which role did Zoroastrianism play among the Kushans? How can new geographical perspectives prove the former existence of a military camp of the Kushans north of the Bactra oasis? Which historical data regarding Kanishkas conquest of India can be drawn from a Bactrian inscription and what did the female deity Nana mean to the Kushans? This volume is the 23rd in the series "Monographien zur indischen Archaologie, Kunst und Philologie".

Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. It was a part of the religion in ancient greece. The greeks were polytheistic in their religious beliefs. Polytheistic means they believed in and worshiped many different gods. Modern scholars refer to and study the myths in an attempt to shed light on the religious and political institutions of ancient greece and its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself. Just some of the topics covered in this book include Uranus: betrayal by cronus Cronus: fear of his children Titans vs. Olympian gods Olympian rule Zeus and his ladies Prometheus and herakles An unhappy tale of the underworld The beauty contest that led to the fall of troy Poseidon, metis, athena and atlantis Kraken and other monsters Jason, the argonauts, and medeas dragon Furthermore, osiris was associated with the kings of egypt because the egyptians believed he was a king himself. The ancient egyptians could trace their kings back, one by one, to a time when the gods were believed to have ruled the land in person. Osiris was the third or fourth successor to the egyptian throne after creation, and the egyptians believed that osiriss connection with kingship is what allowed their kings to be reborn in a way themselves. He was also said to be physically enormous almost 15 and a half feet according to some sources which was said to have aided him in his military campaigns.

The books chapters are thoughtfully organized, allowing readers to navigate through different aspects of the pantheon. It covers creation myths, the Ennead and Ogdoad groups of deities, solar and lunar gods, fertility goddesses, and much more. Additionally, the handbook doesnt just focus on the deities themselves, but also explores the religious practices, rituals, and ceremonies associated with each figure. The authors have gone to great lengths to ensure accuracy, drawing from a wide range of ancient texts, hieroglyphs, inscriptions, and archaeological discoveries. The inclusion of vivid illustrations, photographs, and depictions of ancient art further enriches the reading experience, bringing the gods and goddesses to life in the readers imagination. This book will provide you with a comprehensive overview of Egypts long history, including: The beginning of Egyptian civilization A brief look into ancient Egyptian monuments Stories about the pharaohs and their exploits An extraordinary look into Egypts magnificent golden age Alexanders conquest of Egypt The scandalous lives of the Ptolemys A brief exploration of Egypts medieval period Today, Egyptian imagery, concepts, and perspectives are found everywhere; you will find them in architectural forms, on money, and in our day to day lives. Many cosmetic surgeons, for example, use the silhouette of Queen Nefertiti (whose name means the beautiful one has come) in their advertisements.

A century ago, Charles Leonard Woolley directed the first excavations at Amarna site M50.14-16, identifying it as a workshop for glass and faience. However, the archaeological record and its publication in The City of Akhenaten I were somewhat superficial. New excavations conducted by the Amarna Project in 2014 and 2017 yielded extensive evidence of glass-, faience-, stone-, and metalworking, reaffirming the sites role as a workshop. These investigations also illuminated its domestic character, uncovering valuable data on houses and other structural remains. This volume presents a near-complete record of the site, offering a comprehensive archaeological and architectural evaluation alongside in-depth analyses of material culture, including archaeobotany, charcoal, animal bones, ceramics, and other artefacts. The individual chapters reconstruct the chaines operatoires of various craft production activities. Additionally, the organisation of production and the concept of cross-craft interaction are explored, as the site is situated within the broader industrial network of Amarna. This volume furthermore provides an in-depth examination of the inhabitants roles and daily lives, enriching our understanding of this significant site.

This volume presents funerary and domestic remains from the Late Helladic (LH) period at the settlement of Lerna, an important prehistoric site on the Gulf of Argos excavated by the ASCSA in the 1950s. Most of the material derives from the fill of two disturbed shaft graves from the later half of the LH I period, whose large ceramic and faunal assemblages are complemented by finds from an additional nine graves and domestic remains. Stratigraphic analysis of the shaft graves and surrounding remains contextualize the ceramics and miscellaneous objects recorded in the accompanying catalogues. Analysis of the pottery establishes a clear subdivision of LH I table ware into two phases and suggests a close relationship between kin groups at Lerna and at Kolonna on Aigina. Contributions by Sturt Manning on radiocarbon dating of the shaft grave fills, Ian Whitbread and Hans Mommsen on petrographic and chemical analysis of the pottery, and David S. Reese on the faunal remains shed further light on this important material. The combined evidence suggests that Lerna was continually settled throughout the LH I period, with decline in the early LH IIA period and abandonment in the LH IIB period. While publication of intact monumental tombs often focuses on the elite occupants and their precious grave goods, the value of the Lerna shaft graves lies in what they reveal about the hundreds of living participants in the funerary rituals

Thoutmôsis III a été roi d’Égypte entre environ 1491 et 1459 avant JC, après avoir hérité du trône de son père Thoutmôsis II et de sa tante Hatchepsout. Cependant, après la mort de cette dernière, Th

Thoutmôsis II a été roi d’Égypte entre environ 1527 et 1513 avant JC, après avoir hérité du trône de son père Thoutmôsis I. On pense qu’il avait 17 ans à la mort de son père et qu’il est devenu roi,

L’Autobiographie d’Ahmès fils d’Abana couvre de nombreuses batailles qui ont forgé le Nouvel Empire égyptien, notamment la bataille d’Avaris, et la bataille ultérieure de Sharouhen quelques années pl

Founded in 1881, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens is the oldest American overseas research institute. It has hosted and trained hundreds of classical scholars and archaeologists and more recently expanded its mission to include Byzantine and later Greek history and culture. This book, compiled by the Schools first female director in its 140 years, traces for the first time the growing presence and prestige of this academic facility, which sponsors the long-term excavations of ancient Corinth and the Athenian Agora as well as one of the most important laboratories for archaeological science in Europe.

From the gold of the shaft graves of Mycenae to an undecorated Late Roman lekythos, and from facade statuary in Roman Ephesus to electroplated teapots in present-day household assemblages on the island of Kythera, this volume presents a selection of essays on the complex and ever-progressing relationships between things and people across time and space. Past and present advances in the discourse on materialisms are approached from a case study perspective through the lens of two different but complementary themes: object biography and materiality in relation to medium. Each essay offers a distinct insight into the always shifting meanings, values, and relational connections of things, exploring a diversity of concepts, contexts, and material elements from prehistory to today.

Unique among the extant works on visiting tombs, the Muhaddib al-talibin ila qubur al-Salihin (The Educator for Seekers of Tombs of the Pious), by Ibn al-Gabbas (d. after 736/1336) is the only book that is organised by generations (rabaqat). This critical edition is based on a rare manuscript copied in Egypt and restored by Sihab al-Din b. al-Agami, the historian and visitor (d. 1086/1675) who owned it. We do not know precisely when it was moved to al-Zawiya al-Nasiriyya, in southeastern Morocco.

This first volume of the new series "Exploring Assur" presents the results of the fieldwork conducted at Assur, modern Qalat Sherqat, in 2023, with a focus on the New Town in the south of the settlement, and contains contributions by Mark Altaweel, Silvia Amicone, Katleen Deckers, Jorg Fassbinder, Holger Gzella, Sandra Hahn, Jean-Jacques Herr, Veronica Hinterhuber, F. Janoscha Kreppner, Inci Nurgul Ozdogru, Karen Radner, Jana Richter, Jens Rohde, Lena Ruider, Claudia Sarkady, Michaela Schauer, Annette Paetz gen. Schieck, Andrea Squitieri, Andreas Stele, and Marco Wolf. At Assur, the team is based in the excavation house first used by Walter Andrae from 1903-1914, and as this building is a protected monument within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Assur, a chapter is dedicated to its history. The early years come to life through the letters of Andrae and many photographs that he and his staff took of the building, reproduced courtesy of the Deutsche Orient-Gesellschaft zu Berlin. The fieldwork undertaken in 2023 included a program of magnetometer and electrical resistivity tomography prospecting and sediment coring in the New Town of Assur, whose results are presented together with a study of soil and sediment magnetism based on coring samples. The magnetogram of the New Town substantially deepens our knowledge of the settlements organisation in the first centuries AD when the city was part of the Parthian world. The excavations conducted in the southern part of the New Town, directly adjoining an area excavated by the Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage in 2002, brought to light a sizeable chamber tomb of 46 m2 from that period, with over a dozen skeletons. Moreover, the excavations yielded highly welcome new evidence for the Hellenistic occupation of Assur, namely Building A and two burials (Graves 3 and 4). The dead were placed underneath clay sarcophagi of an ovoid-elliptical shape. One bears an incised alphabetic inscription dated to the month Ab in the year 153 of the Seleucid era, that is July/August 158 BC. Brief as the text is, it provides precious insights into writing and dating practices at Assur after the end of local cuneiform writing and before the rise of the Eastern Mesopotamian scribal tradition that would eventually spread to Hatra and other areas. This burial also contained calcinated textile fragments of at least six different types of cloth. New data for the Assyrian occupation of Assur originates from some small-scale work undertaken on the edge of the Iraqi trench of 2002, from the partially excavated Building B and from Grave 5, which contained typical 7th century BC items including a bronze fibula and a glazed miniature vessel. A deep sounding dug down from this burial to the virgin soil yielded pottery types that are well known from sites in the Assyrian heartland and the Syrian Jazirah in the 13th century BC, including fragments of carinated bowls and beakers with elongated bodies and nipple bases, as well as a piece of charcoal with a radiocarbon dating range of 1506-1440 calBC (95.4% probability). This date corresponds well with the oldest mention of the construction of the wall and the gates of the New Town in the inscriptions of Puzur-Aur III, whose reign is conventionally dated to 1521-1498 BC. In total, the 2023 excavations produced 17 radiocarbon dating ranges, derived from the analysis of charcoal, seeds and human teeth; these are the very first 14C dates available from Assur. Another f...