The Cosmos Of Khnumhotep Ii At Beni Hasan
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The Cosmos Of Khnumhotep Ii At Beni Hasan
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Author : Janice Kamrin
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-01-11
The Cosmos Of Khnumhotep Ii At Beni Hasan written by Janice Kamrin and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-11 with History categories.
First published in 1999. High in a cliff at the remote site of Beni Hasan in Middle Egypt, thirty-nine ancient tombs line a narrow ledge above the Nile River. These tombs were cut into the rock face, with pillars of living rock often left standing inside the echoing chambers. The tomb of Khnumhotep II dates to the early 12th Dynasty, primarily to the reign of Amenemhet II. The owner was a high official of the ancient administrative area in which Beni Hasan was located, the Oryx (XVIth Upper Egyptian) none or province. His primary title was Overseer of the Eastern Desert, a title which he held from Year 19 of Amenemhet II (c. 1910 B.C.) until at least Year 6 of Senwosret II (c. 1891 B.C.). This monument is the latest of the large Beni Hasan tombs, and represents the culmination of the series. The detailed analysis of this complex tomb necessarily comprises most of this volume.
Monument And Microcosm
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Author : Janice Kamrin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Monument And Microcosm written by Janice Kamrin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Beni Hasan (Egypt) categories.
This tomb chapel can be seen as a miniature mortuary temple, in which Khnumhotep II was cared for as an effective deceased being, capable of interceding for his descendants and dependents in the realm of the gods. This tomb thus echoes, on a local level, the function of state temples dedicated to gods or to the mortuary cults of kings.
The Literature Of Ancient Egypt
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Author : Raymond Oliver Faulkner
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2003-01-01
The Literature Of Ancient Egypt written by Raymond Oliver Faulkner and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-01 with Literary Collections categories.
Presents annotated translations of papyrus writings and tomb inscriptions from the middle and late periods of ancient Egypt.
Beni Hassan Volume V
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Author : Miral Lashien
language : en
Publisher: ACE Reports
Release Date : 2019-04-23
Beni Hassan Volume V written by Miral Lashien and has been published by ACE Reports this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-23 with categories.
Khnumhotep I was the first governer of the Oryx nome during Egypt's formative Twelfth Dynasty. The report includes a description of the tomb's architecture, its various scenes on daily life, desert-hunting and militaristic activities, as well as a new copy and translation of Khnumhotep I's biography.
Rise Of The Hyksos
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Author : Anna-Latifa Mourad
language : en
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2015-10-31
Rise Of The Hyksos written by Anna-Latifa Mourad and has been published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-31 with Social Science categories.
Manetho's obscure reference to a race of invaders has been a constant source of debate and controversy. This book assesses the rise to power of the Hyksos, exploring the preliminary stages that enabled them to gain control over a portion of Egyptian territory and thus to merit a small mention in Manetho's history.
The Middle Kingdom Of Ancient Egypt
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Author : Wolfram Grajetzki
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2024-05-16
The Middle Kingdom Of Ancient Egypt written by Wolfram Grajetzki and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-16 with Social Science categories.
For the ancient Egyptians, the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000-1700 BC) was a classical period of art, history and literature. The Twelfth Dynasty was one of the strongest ever to rule on the banks of the Nile: some of its kings were later worshipped as local gods, and were made famous by classical Greek authors. Yet Egyptologists tend not to look beyond the extraordinary royal sculpture and literary masterpieces of the time. Although the picture is fragmentary, as with any archaeological record, the last two hundred years of exploration and excavation have revealed much of the splendour of the period. This book examines the evidence for the culture, history and society of both central and provincial Egypt at the time, revealing the wealth of the entire country. In this second edition, Wolfram Grajetzki incorporates recent discoveries, discussions and publications which have emerged over the intervening fifteen years, including new excavation reports for the mastabas at Lisht and excavations at Abydos. Too often overshadowed by the better-preserved architecture of other periods, Middle Kingdom Egypt emerges for the reader as a fascinating age in its own right.
Ancient Egypt Transformed
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Author : Adela Oppenheim
language : en
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Date : 2015-10-12
Ancient Egypt Transformed written by Adela Oppenheim and has been published by Metropolitan Museum of Art this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-12 with History categories.
The Middle Kingdom (ca. 2030–1650 B.C.) was a transformational period in ancient Egypt, during which older artistic conventions, cultural principles, religious beliefs, and political systems were revived and reimagined. Ancient Egypt Transformed presents a comprehensive picture of the art of the Middle Kingdom, arguably the least known of Egypt’s three kingdoms and yet one that saw the creation of powerful, compelling works rendered with great subtlety and sensitivity. The book brings together nearly 300 diverse works— including sculpture, relief decoration, stelae, jewelry, coffins, funerary objects, and personal possessions from the world’s leading collections of Egyptian art. Essays on architecture, statuary, tomb and temple relief decoration, and stele explore how Middle Kingdom artists adapted forms and iconography of the Old Kingdom, using existing conventions to create strikingly original works. Twelve lavishly illustrated chapters, each with a scholarly essay and entries on related objects, begin with discussions of the distinctive art that arose in the south during the early Middle Kingdom, the artistic developments that followed the return to Egypt’s traditional capital in the north, and the renewed construction of pyramid complexes. Thematic chapters devoted to the pharaoh, royal women, the court, and the vital role of family explore art created for different strata of Egyptian society, while others provide insight into Egypt’s expanding relations with foreign lands and the themes of Middle Kingdom literature. The era’s religious beliefs and practices, such as the pilgrimage to Abydos, are revealed through magnificent objects created for tombs, chapels, and temples. Finally, the book discusses Middle Kingdom archaeological sites, including excavations undertaken by the Metropolitan Museum over a number of decades. Written by an international team of respected Egyptologists and Middle Kingdom specialists, the text provides recent scholarship and fresh insights, making the book an authoritative resource.
Asiatics In Middle Kingdom Egypt
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Author : Phyllis Saretta
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-01-28
Asiatics In Middle Kingdom Egypt written by Phyllis Saretta and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-28 with History categories.
The ancient Egyptians had very definite views about their neighbours, some positive, some negative. As one would expect, Egyptian perceptions of 'the other' were subject to change over time, especially in response to changing political, social and economic conditions. Thus, as Asiatics became a more familiar part of everyday life in Egypt, and their skills and goods became increasingly important, depictions of them took on more favourable aspects. The investigation by necessity involves a multi-disciplined approach which seeks to combine and synthesize data from a wider variety of sources than drawn upon in earlier studies. By the same token, the book addresses the interests of, and has appeal to, a broad spectrum of scholars and general readers.
His Good Name
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Author : Christina Geisen
language : en
Publisher: Lockwood Press
Release Date : 2021-03-20
His Good Name written by Christina Geisen and has been published by Lockwood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-20 with History categories.
The wish to affiliate with a specific cultural, social, or ethnical group is as important today as it was in past societies, such as that of the ancient Egyptians. The same significance applies to the self-presentation of an individual within such a group. Although it is inevitable that we perceive ancient cultures through the lens of our time, place, and value systems, we can certainly try to look beyond these limitations. Questions of how the ancient Egyptians saw themselves and how individuals tried to establish and thus present themselves in society are central pieces of the puzzle of how we interpret this ancient culture. This volume focuses on the topic of identity and self-presentation, tackling the subject from many different angles: the ways in which social and personal identities are constructed and maintained; the manipulations of culture by individuals to reflect real or aspirational identities; and the methods modern scholars use to attempt to say something about ancient persons. Building on the work of Ronald J. Leprohon, to whom this volume is dedicated, contributions in this volume present an overview of our current state of understanding of patterns of identity and self-presentation in ancient Egypt. The contributions approach various aspects of identity and self-presentation through studies of gender, literature, material culture, mythology, names, and officialdom.
Between Symbolism And Realism
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Author : Bennie H. Reynolds III
language : en
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
Release Date : 2011-11-16
Between Symbolism And Realism written by Bennie H. Reynolds III and has been published by Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-16 with Religion categories.
Bennie H. Reynolds analyzes of the language (poetics) of ancient Jewish historical apocalypses. He investigates how the dramatis personae, i.e., deities, angels/demons, and humans are described in the Book of Daniel (chapters 2, 7, 8, and 10–12) the Animal Apocalypse (1 Enoch 85–90), 4QFourKingdoms(a-b) ar, the Book of the Words of Noah (1QapGen 5 29–18?), the Apocryphon of Jeremiah C, and 4QPseudo-Daniel(a-b) ar. The primary methodologies for this study are linguistic- and motif-historical analysis and the theoretical framework is informed by a wide range of ancient and modern thinkers including Artemidorus of Daldis, Ferdinand de Saussure, Charles Peirce, Leo Oppenheim, Claude Lévi-Strauss, and Umberto Eco. The most basic contention of this study is that the data now available from the Dead Sea Scrolls significantly alter how one should conceive of the genre apocalypse in the Hellenistic Period. This basic contention is borne out by five primary conclusions. For example, while some apocalypses employ symbolic language to describe the actors in their historical reviews, others use non-symbolic language. Some texts, especially from the Book of Daniel, are mixed cases. Among the apocalypses that use symbolic language, a limited and stable repertoire of symbols obtain across the genre and bear witness to a series of conventional associations. While several apocalypses do not use symbolic ciphers to encode their historical actors, they often use cryptic language that may have functioned as a group-specific language. The language of apocalypses indicates that these texts were not the domain of only one social group or even one type or size of social group.