Early Makuria Research Project Excavations at el-Zuma, 2017 Preliminary report
Early Makuria Research Project Excavations at el-Zuma, 2017 Preliminary report
Author(s): Mahmoud El-TayebSubject(s): Archaeology, Architecture, Recent History (1900 till today)
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Tumuli; el-Zuma; burials; Early Makuria; mound; tunnel; chamber;
Summary/Abstract: During the tenth season of excavations at el-Zuma the mission resumed the previously postponed excavation of the last two tunnels beneath tumuli T.1 and T.4. Both tumuli were classified as Type I burials, based on their large size and unique construction. The exploration of the said two tunnels was essential as each was expected to lead directly to the main burial chamber. Although the chambers were reached, yet they were found seriously rifled. Nonetheless, new modified elements of burial niche construction were discovered. The protection of the tumuli field was also completed during the course of the season.
Journal: Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean
- Issue Year: 1/2017
- Issue No: XXVI
- Page Range: 339-354
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English