Joint Expedition 1960/1961 with the Schweizerisches Institut für Ägyptische Bauforschung und Altertumskunde in Kairo: Ausgrabungen von Khor-Dehmit bis Bet El-Wali [The University of Chicago Oriental Institute Nubian Expedition, Volume II]
Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1967. First edition. Hardcover. Folio. XV, [1], 70pp (Text), 30pp (Plates). Original half burgundy cloth over paper covered boards, with gold lettering on spine. Frontispiece. Publisher's logo on title page. This volume describes the 1961 archaeological expedition to Egypt, and records the discoveries from the cemeteries and settlements around Bab Kalabsha, including the architecture of the sacred complex of late Roman times on the heights above Bab Kalabsha, a small valley chapel at Taifa, Christian remains from settlements on the island of Darmus, and refuge-shelters erected on the high desert. The discovery of two cemeteries with distinctive remains dated to the middle of the fourth century A.D., roughly contemporary with the desert refuges, highlight the excavations. Large domical stone tumuli with high stone enclosures are attributed to Blemmye rulers of the area who were a major force in the political upheaval of Late Roman Egypt. This work is complete with its 30 full-page plates. Corners rubbed. Moderate shelf wear. Covers slightly soiled. Text in German and English. Binding in overall fair to good, interior in very good condition. g. Item #34176
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