An atypical Ancient Egyptian pillow from Sedment el-Gebel: evidence for migrant worker trading and technology

Archaeological artefacts are irreplaceable information resources. Consequently analytical methods must be non-destructive or use the minimum of sample so that an artefact remains accessible and unchanged for future research. The significance and innovation of the current study is the application of...

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Published in:Journal of archaeological science 2006-04, Vol.33 (4), p.546-550
Main Authors: Seath, J., Giże, A.P., David, A.R., Hall, K., Lythgoe, P., Speak, R., Caldwell, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ancient civilizations of the near east
Art and archaeology
Egypt
Ozocerite
Pillow
Second Intermediate Period
Sedment el-Gebel
Wax
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Summary:Archaeological artefacts are irreplaceable information resources. Consequently analytical methods must be non-destructive or use the minimum of sample so that an artefact remains accessible and unchanged for future research. The significance and innovation of the current study is the application of micro- and non-destructive analytical methods to an ancient Egyptian pillow in order to gain new knowledge about funerary customs, population composition, trade routes, and technological expertise. In this study, the analytical results highlight the funerary customs of a migrant community within ancient Egypt with an ephemeral technological expertise.
ISSN:0305-4403
1095-9238
DOI:10.1016/j.jas.2005.09.014