Description
In this issue:
– From the Editor – Egyptological news from Egypt and elsewhere, some good and some bad.
– Mentuemhet, Prince of Thebes – Betty Schneider describes the rise to power of a noble of the Third Intermediate Period.
– Technological Giants – Alan Reiblein explores the achievements of the ancient Egyptians in various technologies.
– The Belgian Excavations in Elkab – Raymond Betz summarises the huge achievements of the Belgian mission to Elkab during the past seventy-five years.
– Death and Life in Old Kingdom Elkab – The Belgian mission to Elkab has recently made the remarkable discovery of an Old Kingdom town, as Dirk Huyge describes.
– The Sacred Ibis – Stephanie Atherton looks at one of the iconic symbols of ancient Egypt.
– The Amarna Project – Prof. Barry Kemp brings readers up to date with the work of his team last autumn.
– Per Mesut: for Younger Readers – Hilary Wilson writes about Popular Songs.
– Beautiful Butterfies – Their use in ancient Egyptian art is described by Magda van Ryneveld.
– Ancient and Modern Animal Care – Diane Woolley discovers that animals may be capable of choosing their own medicines!
Plus: News, Reviews, Comment, Diary, and more!
Cover Date: Feb / Mar 2013, Volume 13 Issue 4