17 Questions
What is the study of ancient Egyptian archaeology focused on?
The study of Egyptian archaeology from prehistory to documented history
Who is known as the 'father of Egyptian archeology'?
William Matthew Flinders Petrie
Where did Dr. Hazem Farrag lecture on Ancient Egyptian Archeology?
Faculty of Arts – Ain Shams University
What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?
It's a bilingual text that aroused public interest
In what year was the Rosetta Stone discovered?
1799
What is the title of the course taught by Dr. Hazem Farrag?
Ancient Egyptian Archeology
Which archaeologist published a study on the burial customs of ancient Egypt in 1907?
John Garstang
In which publication did M. Bommas discuss the problems and priorities of the First Intermediate Period tombs at Beni Hassan?
Studien zur Altägyptischen Kultur
Who is the author of the book 'Beni Hasan: Art and Daily Life in an Egyptian Province'?
N. Kanawati and A. Woods
What is the title of the book written by Janet Richards on the topic of ancient Egyptian society and death?
Society and Death in Ancient Egypt
Who is the author of the tourist guidance department's ancient Egyptian archaeology guide for 2023-2024?
Dr. Hazem Farrag
In which region of ancient Egypt was Deir El Bersha located?
On the east bank of the Nile, south of Antinoöpolis
During the pharaonic period, what was Deir El Bersha primarily used for?
A vast cemetery for the governors of the Hare Nome
What significant discovery was made in Deir El Bersha in 2019?
The oldest copy of The Book of Two Ways
Which of the following was NOT a feature of the tombs in Deir El Bersha?
Pyramids
What was the primary purpose of the ancient quarrying activities in Deir El Bersha?
To construct buildings in Amarna
During which period did Deir El Bersha continue to be used as a cemetery?
Until the end of the Second Intermediate Period and the early New Kingdom
Study Notes
Ancient Egyptian Archeology
- Ancient Egyptian archaeology is the study of the archaeology of Egypt, spanning from prehistory through three millennia of documented history.
Branches of Egyptology
- Egyptian archeology is one of the branches of Egyptology, alongside Art, Literature, Religion, and History.
William Matthew Flinders Petrie
- William Matthew Flinders Petrie, known as the "father of Egyptian archeology", introduced the archaeological techniques of field preservation, recording, and excavation methodology in the mid-1880s.
The Rosetta Stone
- The Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799 by French officer Bouchard during the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt.
- It was the first Ancient Egyptian bilingual text recovered in modern times, and it aroused widespread public interest.
Deir El Bersha
Location
- Deir El Bersha is located 225 km south of Cairo, on the east bank of the Nile to the south of Antinoöpolis (Sheik Abāda) and almost opposite to the city of Mallawi.
Pharaonic Period
- During the pharaonic period, there was a vast cemetery at Deir El Bersha, which is most well known for its decorated Middle Kingdom tombs.
- It was the cemetery of the governors (Nomarchs) of the Hare Nome, the 15th Upper Egyptian Nome.
Famous Tombs
- The tomb of the nomarch, Djehutihotep, is one of the most famous rock-cut tombs at Deir El Bersha.
Destruction and Looting
- Several of the tombs were destroyed by ancient quarrying and looting, including some for construction at Amarna.
- It also continued to be used as a cemetery until the end of the Second Intermediate Period and the early New Kingdom.
The Book of Two Ways
- In 2019, archaeologists announced that the oldest copy of The Book of Two Ways had been found on the Coffin of Ankh, an early Middle Kingdom coffin of a woman.
- The fragment includes Coffin Text spells 1128 and 1130, two spells that are found in the later examples of The Book of Two Ways.
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