...This chapter describes the conservation and reconstruction work carried out in the tomb of Karakhamun during the period 2012–2014. Full reconstruction of the tomb of Karakhamun in the South Asasif necropolis was carried out continuously following the excavation of the damaged areas. So far, one...

...This chapter focuses on the discovery of a previously unknown high steward of the Divine Wife, Padibastet, who was probably buried in the tomb of Karabasken. In 2013, the Mission of the South Asasif Conservation Project, under the direction of Elena Pischikova, discovered on the left side in front...

...This chapter examines the corpus of Coptic ostraca found in the tombs of the South Asasif necropolis. Archaeological excavations at the South Asasif necropolis yielded 519 pottery sherds or limestone flakes bearing a variety of (mainly) Coptic texts. Of these, 490 pieces originated from...

..., here in particular Karnak and Asasif, and at Abydos, specifically the necropolis Umm el-Qaab. Assyria Egypt Kashta king El Kurru Kushites Piankhy king pharaoh 25th Dynasty 26th Dynasty Abydos Egyptianization Medinet Habu Memphis Thebes Horemakhet God’s Wives of Amun Legrain Georges...

...This book is the second joint publication of the members of the American–Egyptian South Asasif Conservation Project, working under the auspices of the Ministry of State for Antiquities and directed by the editor. The Project is dedicated to the clearing, restoration, and reconstruction of the tombs...

...This volume is the first joint publication of the members of the American–Egyptian mission South Asasif Conservation Project, working under the auspices of the State Ministry for Antiquities and Supreme Council of Antiquities, and directed by the editor. The Project is dedicated to the clearing...

...This chapter examines the pottery found in the tombs of the South Asasif necropolis and its ritual function. A second season of the recording of the pottery from the tomb of Karakhamun was undertaken in late 2012. The main aims of the 2012 season were to sample the newly excavated material from...