Exploration of the Necropolis at Abusir South in the Season of 2012. Preliminary Report

Bárta, Miroslav; Vymazalová, Hana; Dulíková, Veronika; Arias, Katarína; Megahed, Mohamed M.; Varadzin, Ladislav

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“…This study was carried out on selected archaeological pottery from the Abusir site, Egypt. It was discovered during the project's excavation works in the year 2012 A.D. Abusir is an important archaeological site that dates back to the Old Kingdom and is located several kilometers north of Saqqara [10]. Preservation of cultural heritage is necessary for humankind to preserve its past and the authenticity of objects [11].…”

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A Comparison Study of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Cleaning Archaeological Pottery

Mohamed

2022

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Many excavations contain potsherds that have suffered from different aspects of deterioration, including salt crystallization, dirt deposition, and soot. The different stains play an important role in the deterioration of archaeological pottery, such as the disappearance of the original surface and discoloration. The present study aims to evaluate some nanoparticles in an innovative poultice form to be used to clean archaeological pottery. In this study, the nanoparticles (NPs) of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) have been prepared at 5% and in the poultice form to be used for the cleaning process of archaeological potsherds excavated from the excavation site at Abusir. Different analytical techniques, such as transmission electron microscope (TEM), digital microscope, stereomicroscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM-EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and measurement of color change have been used to characterize the studied potsherds and evaluate the cleaning process. The results of the XRD analysis showed the presence of some main minerals, such as albite, quartz, diopside, hematite, spinel and chloride salt (halite). The results of the microscopic investigation used in the evaluation process revealed that using TiO2 NPs poultice perfectly removed soot and dust deposits from the surface, and the cleaned surface became smooth. The results of elemental analysis by (SEM-EDX) showed the effective reduction in the percentage of salts and soot from the treated potsherds by TiO2 NPs poultice to be 3.38% and 6.68%, respectively. The measurement of color change revealed that the treated potsherds by TiO2 NPs poultice gave the highest (ΔE*=9.41), confirming this poultice's effective role in cleaning archaeological potsherds. Based on the results of different analytical techniques used in the evaluation process, the TiO2 NPs poultice is recommended for use in the cleaning process of archaeological pottery.

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A Comparison Study of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Cleaning Archaeological Pottery

Mohamed

2022

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“…Shepespuptah built for himself a rock-cut tomb within the tomb complex of Princess Sheretnebty (AS 68), which consists of a courtyard serving as communal area, a corridor and four rock cut tombs. Besides the one of Shepespuptah (AS 68b), rock-cut tombs of Duaptah (AS 68a), Sheretnebty (AS 68c) and Nefer (AS 68d) are located in this tomb complex (Vymazalová -Dulíková 2012Bárta et al 2014b;Vymazalová 2015). The tomb complex of Princess Sheretnebty was constructed in the mid-late Fifth Dynasty and was used for burials until the end of the Old Kingdom.…”

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Shepespuptah Idu According to Evidence from his Rock-Cut Tomb at Abusir South

Vymazalová

Havelková

2016

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AbstractThe article discusses evidence uncovered by the mission of the Czech Institute of Egyptology, Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague at the necropolis of Abusir near Egypt’s capital Cairo. The tomb of Shepespuptah Idu was one of the four rock-cut tombs in the tomb complex of Princess Sheretnebty in Abusir South. It was uncovered in 2012 and its exploration continued until 2013. The identity of the tomb owner is known from hieratic inscriptions in his tomb chapel, which tell us about his name, nickname and titles. Shepespuptah held administrative titles associated with legal matters and royal offerings and the latter offices connect him with the economy of the royal funerary cults. The burial of Shepespuptah, which was found in his sarcophagus reveals interesting details about his health.

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Dating the Egyptian Old Kingdom: The reign of Djedkare (5th dynasty)

Quiles,

Vymazalová,

Bárta

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This study aims to discuss the chronology of the Egyptian 5th dynasty of the Old Kingdom and the tentative date of accession of king Djedkare based on material from his royal necropolis at South Saqqara and non-royal cemetery of Abusir South, Egypt. A series of radiocarbon (14C) dates were established through analysis of archaeological material from several monuments at the necropolis, including the king’s pyramid complex, pyramid complex of his queen, and two elite tombs (Isesiankh and Khuwy). In addition, two samples from non-royal tombs in the Abusir South cemetery, were taken into consideration for further precision during the modeling, associated with king Huni (end 3rd dynasty) and king Niuserre (5th dynasty). The contextualized 14C dates together with re-evaluation of historical evidence on Djedkare’s rule, results in a new model of temporal probability density which can be further refined with any new data from archaeological research. It shows that Djedkare’s reign can be currently modelled between 2503 and 2449 BCE (95.4%), thus slightly older than expected by literature. This presented model provides a more precise chronological frame for the late 5th dynasty period of Egyptian history, which was period of a significant socio-economic transformation.

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Exploration of the Necropolis at Abusir South in the Season of 2012. Preliminary Report

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A Comparison Study of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Cleaning Archaeological Pottery

A Comparison Study of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Cleaning Archaeological Pottery

Shepespuptah Idu According to Evidence from his Rock-Cut Tomb at Abusir South

Dating the Egyptian Old Kingdom: The reign of Djedkare (5th dynasty)

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