South Abydos Mastabas Project
The south Abydos mastabas project seeks to investigate the political, economic, and ideological situation during Dynasty XIII, a period of 150-170 years in which more than 50 kings ruled. This work involves the re-excavation of two royal funerary monuments, Matabas S9 and S10, from this era. Project Director: Dawn McCormack
| The south Abydos mastabas project seeks to investigate the political, economic, and ideological situation during Dynasty XIII, a period of 150-170 years in which more than 50 kings ruled. This work involves the re-excavation of two royal funerary monuments, Matabas S9 and S10, from this era. Ongoing work at the site includes the investigation of the tombs themselves as well as a newly discovered cult structure attached to the northern face of the funerary enclosure. |
Project Details
Location: Egypt, Northern Africa, Africa
Organiser(s):
Middle Tennessee State University
Funder(s):
American Research Center in Egypt-Antiquities Endowment Fund
Funding received: $8,955
Commencement Date: 12/2013
Project Status: Completed
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