Meroe Reports I: 1 (Ssea Publication) - Softcover

Grzymski, K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0920168183 ISBN 13: 9780920168189

Publisher: Benben Publications, 2003

Synopsis

The earliest investigations at the ancient city of Meroe were carried out by John Garstang and the University of Liverpool from 1909 onwards. This report on more recent work by a joint Sudanese-Canadian project in 2000 and 2001, reflects greatly on the work of previous investigations at the site, especially those of Garstang, in providing assessments of their work as well as new observations. The season described here consisted of museum research in Khartoum and Toronto as well as fieldwork and investigations at Amun Temple M260, the largest temple in the Kushite kingdom and the largest at Meroe, Mound M712, as well as observations in and around the Royal City. A report on pottery and small finds is given, as well as a catalogue of objects from Garstang's excavations held in museum collections.

About this title

Synopsis:

Located 200 km north of Khartoum, ancient Meroe was Nubia's capital and the residence of the Kushite kings from at least the 5th century BC. With its many palaces, temples and shrines it is one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in Africa. Meroe is a key site for understanding the contacts and influences between the Mediterranean civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome and the cultures of east and central Africa. The present report discusses the results of the first excavation season of the joint University of Khartoum - Royal Ontario Museum expedition to Meroe. New discoveries were made at the Temple of Amun challenging many of the earlier assumptions regarding the architecture and chronology of the structure. A domestic complex known as mound M 712 was also excavated and a limited surface survey in parts of the Royal City was also carried out.

About this edition

• Publisher: Benben Publications
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0920168183
• ISBN 13: 9780920168189
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 174