UID:
almahu_9949702355602882
Format:
1 online resource
ISBN:
9789004410947
Series Statement:
Culture and History of the Ancient Near East ; 105
Content:
The second volume of Excavations at Mendes furthers the publication of our archaeological work at the site of Tel er-Rub'a, ancient Mendes, in the east central Delta. Mendes is proving to be one of the most exciting sites in the Nile Delta. Occupied from prehistoric times until the Roman Period, Mendes reveals the nature of a typical Late Egyptian city, its distribution of economy, and demography. The discoveries reported on in this volume were wholly unexpected, and bear meaning fully on Ancient Egyptian history: these include the prosperity and size of the original Old Kingdom city, the major contributions of Ramesses II and Amasis to the monumental nature of the city, and the role of the city in the period c. 600-100 B.C. as an entrepot for Mediterranean trade.
Note:
Front Matter -- Copyright Page -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contributors -- The Site of Tel er-Rub'a: the Lie of the Land /
Additional Edition:
Print version: Excavations at Mendes: Volume 2 The Dromos and Temple Area, Leiden Boston : BRILL, 2020
Language:
English
