Description
In this issue:
– From the Editor – Reports by Peter Phillips on the Bloomsbury Summer School study day on Hierakonpolis and the festschrift presentation to Professor Rosalie David.
– News – Egyptological news items from Egypt and elsewhere summarised by Sarah Griffiths and Peter Phillips.
– The Temple of Tuy(a) = Raymond Betz reports on the latest discoveries made during the excavation of this site in the Ramesseum.
– Sunken Cities: Egypt Lost Worlds – Peter Phillips brings readers a selection of photographs of the major BP exhibition currently showing at the British Museum.
– Tales from Ancient Egypt – In the first of a series of articles on myths and tales from ancient Egypt, Joyce Tyldesley considers the creation of the world.
– About the Efficacy of Egyptian Pregnancy Tests – Surprisingly, an ancient Egyptian pregnancy test actually works, says Amandine Marshall.
– The Lotus of Ancient Egypt – Joseph L. Thimes explores the importance of this iconic plant to the ancient Egyptians.
– Per Mesut: for Younger Readers – Knives and swords firstly made of flint and later of bronze, were prized possessions in ancient Egypt explains Hilary Wilson.
Plus: News, Reviews, Comment, Diary, and more!
Cover Date: Aug / Sep 2016, Volume 17 Issue 1