The World of Ty
The project aimed to explore the general issue of the Old Kingdom rise and fall through two unique monuments in Abusir and Saqqara – tomb complex of Ty and a mastaba north of the pyramid of Neferirkara Project Director: Miroslav Barta
| The project aimed to explore the general issue of the Old Kingdom rise and fall through two unique monuments in Abusir and Saqqara – tomb complex of Ty and a mastaba north of the pyramid of Neferirkaraon fundamental period in Ancient Egyptian history when the Old Kingdom state reached an apogee in its development (early 24 century BC, reign of Nyuserra). The project had several principals, long-term objectives, which represent a combination of restoration and site management, archaeological exploration and a development of theory on evolution of complex societies, their identity and demonstration of dynamics of social hierarchies through monumental architecture. It is strongly believed that this is the only feasible way to deal with human past and long data series unravelling major information about the past of complex societies and their nature. A multidisciplinary approach was applied, applying several different scientific methods including detailed satellite imaging and 3D scanning in combination with modern methods and techniques of archaeology, restoration and site management. |
Project Details
Location: Cairo, Egypt, Northern Africa, Africa
Organiser(s):
Czech Institute of Egyptology
Project partner(s): Charles University
Funder(s):
American Research Center in Egypt-Antiquities Endowment Fund
Funding received: $90,615
Commencement Date: 12/2018
Project Status: Completed
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