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What is the study of ancient Egyptian archaeology focused on?
What is the study of ancient Egyptian archaeology focused on?
Who is known as the 'father of Egyptian archeology'?
Who is known as the 'father of Egyptian archeology'?
Where did Dr. Hazem Farrag lecture on Ancient Egyptian Archeology?
Where did Dr. Hazem Farrag lecture on Ancient Egyptian Archeology?
What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?
What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?
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In what year was the Rosetta Stone discovered?
In what year was the Rosetta Stone discovered?
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What is the title of the course taught by Dr. Hazem Farrag?
What is the title of the course taught by Dr. Hazem Farrag?
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Which archaeologist published a study on the burial customs of ancient Egypt in 1907?
Which archaeologist published a study on the burial customs of ancient Egypt in 1907?
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In which publication did M. Bommas discuss the problems and priorities of the First Intermediate Period tombs at Beni Hassan?
In which publication did M. Bommas discuss the problems and priorities of the First Intermediate Period tombs at Beni Hassan?
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Who is the author of the book 'Beni Hasan: Art and Daily Life in an Egyptian Province'?
Who is the author of the book 'Beni Hasan: Art and Daily Life in an Egyptian Province'?
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What is the title of the book written by Janet Richards on the topic of ancient Egyptian society and death?
What is the title of the book written by Janet Richards on the topic of ancient Egyptian society and death?
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Who is the author of the tourist guidance department's ancient Egyptian archaeology guide for 2023-2024?
Who is the author of the tourist guidance department's ancient Egyptian archaeology guide for 2023-2024?
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In which region of ancient Egypt was Deir El Bersha located?
In which region of ancient Egypt was Deir El Bersha located?
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During the pharaonic period, what was Deir El Bersha primarily used for?
During the pharaonic period, what was Deir El Bersha primarily used for?
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What significant discovery was made in Deir El Bersha in 2019?
What significant discovery was made in Deir El Bersha in 2019?
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Which of the following was NOT a feature of the tombs in Deir El Bersha?
Which of the following was NOT a feature of the tombs in Deir El Bersha?
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What was the primary purpose of the ancient quarrying activities in Deir El Bersha?
What was the primary purpose of the ancient quarrying activities in Deir El Bersha?
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During which period did Deir El Bersha continue to be used as a cemetery?
During which period did Deir El Bersha continue to be used as a cemetery?
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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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Test your knowledge of Ancient Egyptian Archeology with this quiz, designed for 2nd-grade students in their 1st term. Covers topics related to ancient Egyptian history and culture. Take the quiz to learn more about this fascinating subject!
