Abusir
The Necropolis of the Sons of the Sun
Published on 25. August 2017
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-977-416-790-4 (ISBN)
Description
At the center of the world-famous pyramid field of the Memphite necropolis lies a group of pyramids, temples, and tombs named after the nearby village of Abusir. Long overshadowed by the more familiar pyramids at Giza and Saqqara, this area has nonetheless been the site, for the last fifty years, of an extensive operation to discover its past.This thoroughly updated in-depth study documents the uncovering by a dedicated team of Czech archaeologists of a hitherto neglected wealth of ancient remains dating from the Old Kingdom to the Late Period. This is Abusir, realm of Osiris, God of the dead, and its story is one of both modern archaeology and the long-buried mysteries that it seeks to uncover.
Reviews / Votes
Verner approaches [this subject] with clarity and enthusiasm, which draws the reader on to want to learn more. His writing is complemented by numerous very good quality black-and-white photographs, diagrams and plans, plus some excellent colour photographs ... A highly recommended read! * Papyrus *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cairo
Egypt
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Illustrations
210 b&w; 25 color illus. and line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 163 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
777 gr
ISBN-13
978-977-416-790-4 (9789774167904)
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Person
Miroslav Verner is an Egyptologist, archaeologist, and epigrapher who has been working in archaeological excavation and research in Egypt since 1964, and has published thirteen academic monographs and numerous academic articles. He is the author of Temple of the World: Sanctuaries, Cults, and Mysteries of Ancient Egypt (AUC Press, 2013).
Content
Acknowledgements
Foreword
In the Shadow of Memphis
Turbulent times at the turn of two dynasties
1. Abusir of Sons of the Sun
When the Sun ruled
Abusir - The royal necropolis
Eternal Residence of the King: The pyramid complex of Sahure
Three royal mothers named Khentkaus
The mystery of the Unfinished Pyramid
The Pyramid
The Early Temple
The testimony of the papyrus archives
Vizier Ptahshepses - Influential son-in-law of the king
Forgotten royal children
The cult, rituals and festivals
Funerary Cult of the Kings Buried at Abusir
Sun Temples of the Fifth Dynasty Kings
2. South Abusir
On the Way to the Great God
South Abusir in the Early Old Kingdom
Mastabas of the Fifth Dynasty Officials
In the Footprints of Thieves
3. The Other Abusir
The Traitor's Tomb
Iufaa - Finally an Intact Tomb!
Menekhibnekau, Embalmers' Cache and two lesser tombs
Bibliography
Chronological Table
Index
Foreword
In the Shadow of Memphis
Turbulent times at the turn of two dynasties
1. Abusir of Sons of the Sun
When the Sun ruled
Abusir - The royal necropolis
Eternal Residence of the King: The pyramid complex of Sahure
Three royal mothers named Khentkaus
The mystery of the Unfinished Pyramid
The Pyramid
The Early Temple
The testimony of the papyrus archives
Vizier Ptahshepses - Influential son-in-law of the king
Forgotten royal children
The cult, rituals and festivals
Funerary Cult of the Kings Buried at Abusir
Sun Temples of the Fifth Dynasty Kings
2. South Abusir
On the Way to the Great God
South Abusir in the Early Old Kingdom
Mastabas of the Fifth Dynasty Officials
In the Footprints of Thieves
3. The Other Abusir
The Traitor's Tomb
Iufaa - Finally an Intact Tomb!
Menekhibnekau, Embalmers' Cache and two lesser tombs
Bibliography
Chronological Table
Index