Description
In this issue:
– Tarkhan Bed-Weaving – Regina De Giovanni undertakes some experimental archaeology.
– Face to Face with an Australian Ancient Egyptian – Janet Davey and Jennifer Mann describe their reconstruction of the face of Meritamun.
– The Scorpion in Ancient Egyptian Religion and Art – Magda van Ryneveld tells how this dangerous arachnid became identified with a goddess.
– Epigraphic Survey Update – Ray Johnson brings us a report on the latest season of the work of his Chicago House team in Luxor Temple, Medinet Habu and TT 107.
– Kha and Merit – The tomb of the architect Kha and his wife escaped the attentions of ancient looters; Anne Roberts describes the treasures it contained.
– Highlights of the Manchester Museum 13: Campbell Price takes a closer look at the False Door of Kha-Inpu
– Archaeology and Archives – Carl Graves and Stephanie Boonstra use glass-plate negatives from the EES archives to explore the destroyed monuments of Armant .
– Per Mesut : for Younger Readers – Hilary Wilson describes the uses and dangers of Fire in ancient Egypt.
Plus: News, Reviews, Comment, Diary, and more!
Cover Date: Oct / Nov 2018, Volume 19 Issue 2