Conservation of the Vestibule of the Tomb of Karakhamun (TT 223) in South Asasif
The vestibule in the Tomb of Karakhamun was found in 2011 and excavated in 2012. It is decorated with drawings of daily life scenes. This is the earliest known Kushite example of this type of imagery. Project Director: Elena Pischikova
| The vestibule in the Tomb of Karakhamun was found in 2011 and excavated in 2012. It is decorated with drawings of daily life scenes. This is the earliest known Kushite example of this type of imagery. Damaged by humidity and other factors, the decoration of the vestibule needs immediate conservation in order for this unique body of material to be saved. |
Project Details
Location: Luxor, Egypt, Northern Africa, Africa
Organiser(s):
Egyptian-American mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities
Funder(s):
American Research Center in Egypt-Antiquities Endowment Fund
Funding received: $14,482
Commencement Date: 07/2013
Project Status: Completed
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